War of the Ring - All Battles - Middle-Earth History Lore DOCUMENTARY

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  • @WizardsandWarriors
    @WizardsandWarriors  2 роки тому +428

    Support us via patreon: www.patreon.com/wizardswarriors or by becoming a member

    • @pyeitme508
      @pyeitme508 2 роки тому +40

      Wow

    • @EdmOilerFan97
      @EdmOilerFan97 2 роки тому +25

      Excellent work in explaining and simplifying the complexities written by the authors. It’s amazing how well crafted and complex are their novels. You channel helps to understand, and have visually mapped out the author’s narrative. I’ve appreciated that you’ve explained the social, political and military contexts of these complex epic novels.

    • @ahmedeltayb991
      @ahmedeltayb991 2 роки тому +19

      Hi Wizards and Warriors,
      Can you please make a video explaining Galadrial from Tolkien's because I am tired from explaining that that woman in the show rings of power has nothing to do with Tolkien's Galadrial.
      Thank you so much, and I am looking forward to watch more Middle earth content 😊

    • @zacsunderland4030
      @zacsunderland4030 2 роки тому +7

      @@ahmedeltayb991 e

    • @cyclingmatty3422
      @cyclingmatty3422 2 роки тому +106

      Why are you advertising a Scam website based in Hong Kong? Surely your not just about the money

  • @frankohainle9703
    @frankohainle9703 2 роки тому +3789

    Hey guys Frank Ó'hÁinle here I've been the scriptwriter for this series and I just wanted to say a massive thank you for all of the support throughout this entire run. I really have appreciated all of your continued views, likes and kind words this wouldn't have been possible without you and I can't wait to share the work we've done on a few exciting upcoming projects with you all. I'll see you on the next one!

    • @ChevyChase301
      @ChevyChase301 2 роки тому +3

      NERD

    • @jasonblack2760
      @jasonblack2760 2 роки тому +32

      Great work! Looking forward for the other projects :]

    • @paulceglinski3087
      @paulceglinski3087 2 роки тому +31

      Excellent content. I'm not a big fan of Tolkien's stuff, but your presentation is outstanding. Kept my attention for 3 hours, that says something. Either I'm a geek or your script was wonderful. Cheers.

    • @firstconsul7286
      @firstconsul7286 2 роки тому +10

      Awesome work!

    • @_Abjuranax_
      @_Abjuranax_ 2 роки тому +7

      Top shelf!

  • @_DST0NE_
    @_DST0NE_ 2 роки тому +1241

    It’s always blown my mind how creative Tolkien was. He literally created another world full of lore and it’s own history.

    • @loka7783
      @loka7783 2 роки тому +132

      Fun fact: Tolkien created the whole Elven language as a project during his university studies. :)

    • @SplendidFactor
      @SplendidFactor 2 роки тому +85

      and now alot of people use his work as a foundation for their fantasy races and such. Just shows his genius tbh.

    • @mikespearwood3914
      @mikespearwood3914 2 роки тому +40

      @@loka7783 He created about 5 or 6 languages, no? He also invented new alphabets and writing systems.

    • @LoneWolf-tk9em
      @LoneWolf-tk9em 2 роки тому +127

      Then comes Amazon to destroy what Sauron couldn't.

    • @loka7783
      @loka7783 2 роки тому +52

      @@LoneWolf-tk9em Nah, What Amazon has done can be considered their own works based loosely on Tolkien's work but just their own version.
      Take the Mortal Kombat franchise as an example. There are the arcade games, the movies, the book and a cartoon show, all of which have different narratives. As terrible as some of it has been, the franchise keeps moving forward.
      Perhaps in another 50 years we may even get another set of movies or something based on the works of Tolkien because the story is just that good (and companies like money). Could any company destroy this franchise? Not likely.

  • @Jizzlewobbwtfcus
    @Jizzlewobbwtfcus 2 роки тому +318

    This was nothing short of MONUMENTAL!
    The production, the writing, the research, the animation, the visualization of strategy, the art work, the narration ALL BRILLIANT!
    I cannot find more words to describe how great this is, I was blown away!

    • @tomtenthij5676
      @tomtenthij5676 Рік тому +6

      I think so too!! :D

    • @rockinHurley777
      @rockinHurley777 Рік тому +1

      The narration is a bit robotic and he can't even say "dwarves" correctly lol

    • @jobrown8146
      @jobrown8146 Рік тому +4

      @@rockinHurley777 I would agree that the narration is a bit robotic, however, it is very clearly spoken so is easy to hear and it is obvious that a lot of work has been done to create this video. I've only just started watching it (3:30 min) and already I'm looking forward to learning more. I've been studying The Silmarillion with explanation videos in the last few weeks and I think this video will help some more. I read The Hobbit back in 1970s, LOTR in the 1990s and only recently The Silmarillion. And I've been listening to The Hobbit and LOTR audiobooks since starting The Silmarillion and I'm amazed at how intricate it all is.

    • @benmanton9328
      @benmanton9328 Рік тому +4

      @@rockinHurley777 ths is just their style. if you watch their historical channel its the same. i like it personally

    • @Former_Employee
      @Former_Employee 11 місяців тому

      Cusses too much 😮

  • @william7889
    @william7889 Рік тому +121

    Thanks for such a great video. Can't imagine all the work that went into this.

  • @patrickcocobassey6810
    @patrickcocobassey6810 Рік тому +78

    "King Theoden of Rohan emerged upon a hillock on the edge of the Pelenor fields at the head of 6000 riders of Rohan, where he looked down upon the doom of his age and did not falter despite the immensity of fight which now awaited the aged warrior king"
    That is undoubtedly the best sentence I have heard on UA-cam. I get shivers everytime I hear it. Loved this video, keep up the amazing work ❤❤

    • @frankohainle9703
      @frankohainle9703 Рік тому +3

      Glad you enjoyed it, this is why I take so much joy from my work!

    • @danelynch7171
      @danelynch7171 2 місяці тому +1

      DDDDDEEEEEAAAAAATTTTTTHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!

  • @Freesorin837
    @Freesorin837 2 роки тому +387

    When it's 1am and you find a 3 hour long documentary about the history of Middle Earth...

    • @ColinoDeani
      @ColinoDeani 11 місяців тому +11

      I've watched it over 10 times now. since last year.. its. so awesome...

    • @jadegoke2003
      @jadegoke2003 10 місяців тому +6

      Yess!! I need to go to bed but I can't stop watching 😂

    • @WaddlingduK
      @WaddlingduK 9 місяців тому +3

      This is me right now... starting at 1:30am

    • @barrylyndon5552
      @barrylyndon5552 7 місяців тому

      Literally me

    • @vins6814
      @vins6814 7 місяців тому +1

      So it's 4am

  • @eddiescarf9678
    @eddiescarf9678 2 роки тому +851

    The monumental task of compiling all of this information is nothing short of absolutely brilliant! Bravo! You guys deserve 10 times more subscribers well done!

    • @WizardsandWarriors
      @WizardsandWarriors  2 роки тому +38

      Thanks! :-)

    • @jonathansoko1085
      @jonathansoko1085 2 роки тому +30

      He did more research and put in more actual Tolkien lore in this than the rings of power creators did for a billion dollar show. Its sad yet impressive. in fact, the first 10 minutes has more actual Tolkien lore than 6 hours of rings of power

    • @jonathansoko1085
      @jonathansoko1085 2 роки тому

      @@SeArCh4DrEaMz You are a typical maga facist. You are a nazi so i expect you to say things like you just did. This is what Tolkien would have wanted, for his racism and bad writing to be corrected. And thats what happened.

    • @JesusProtects
      @JesusProtects 2 роки тому +10

      I feel is not worth the effort. I just come from being banned on Reddit for saying the rings of power show sucks and why it sucks. Hundreds, thousands of positive comments, very positive comments. They love the show, they couldn't care less about how is an insult to Tolkien. People don't care. I think we are in the minority. There must be like 20 million fans of the books alive vs 300 million Netflix users that would clap at anything on the screen. They couldn't care less if Thomas the tank engine turns to be Sauron at the end. Everything is "stunning and brave", nothing else matters. And if you complain, you are out of the conversation, your comment deleted and the farce continues.
      I'm very sad. I think in a few decades there will be no more moral stories. Only moral relativism GARBAGE everywhere I look.

    • @justinlast2lastharder749
      @justinlast2lastharder749 2 роки тому

      @@JesusProtects You're missing one important fact...most of those are Reddit Bots ran by a handful of people. This is why Amazon isn't releasing Viewership Numbers and even the Media is now turning against Rings of Power now that the finale has happened.

  • @rayharvey1581
    @rayharvey1581 2 роки тому +678

    I really like how Jackson told the crew while filming to treat lotr as a documentary, not friction. Sometimes ones mind can almost believe it is some long lost history.

    • @jamesbarker2567
      @jamesbarker2567 2 роки тому +11

      Defintly! Totally Agree With You!!

    • @tylerschoen5643
      @tylerschoen5643 2 роки тому +17

      Tolkien was brilliant

    • @unclejackluminous1470
      @unclejackluminous1470 2 роки тому +30

      Careful with that friction 🐸

    • @ve8547
      @ve8547 Рік тому +20

      Yea, if the crew treat it like friction, it couldn't have went well

    • @ultimateshipper8997
      @ultimateshipper8997 Рік тому +5

      When Elrond speaks to stoned Frodo in his mind it totally feels like a documentary indeed.

  • @ice843
    @ice843 Рік тому +186

    Even 20 years on the lotr trilogy still gives me chills
    When the beacons are lit
    When theorden reforms for the mumaki
    Gandalf arrival at helms deep
    Aragorns speech before the black gates
    Still get me

    • @Carbidestruck
      @Carbidestruck Рік тому +10

      Saw Gandalfs charge on the big screen for the first time last week, and it is beyond epic.

    • @alimohammed4709
      @alimohammed4709 Рік тому +4

      The beacons being lit 🔥

    • @brentarthur721
      @brentarthur721 Рік тому +2

      -The ride of the Rohirrim (both)
      -Theoden’s dying words “I go now to halls of my fathers, in whose mighty company I shall not now be ashamed”
      -The hobbits cheering Frodo’s name when Sauron’s fortress falls, and Gandalf’s barely believing tears of joy and love for the hobbits.
      All of it. ❤

    • @h0plite996
      @h0plite996 10 місяців тому +1

      The look on Grishnaki's face when Treebeard stomps him lol I learned in some other vid that the same actor played either Gorbag or Shagrat at Cirith Ungol. Must have been fun.

    • @davidtousley660
      @davidtousley660 2 місяці тому +1

      Nothing beats the Charge of the Rohirrim. Knowing they are all going to die, but doing it anyway. Because there is no other choice. "DEATHHHHH!!!!!"

  • @jakemeyer8188
    @jakemeyer8188 Рік тому +70

    I hunt for these long form videos, and particularly ones delving into history and various franchise's lore...but finding a 3 hour one on the War of the Ring is easily the greatest I could ever hope to find! HUGE thank you!

  • @lordofthehouseofstormcrows8615
    @lordofthehouseofstormcrows8615 Рік тому +32

    The fact that Tolkien's work can be broke down this way, says much about how history played a role in the story. Excellent analysis as always. Keep up the great work. I've now watched this 4 times lol.

  • @coreymeyer2008
    @coreymeyer2008 8 місяців тому +4

    I have been on UA-cam daily since ~2006-2007 and I have to say this is definitely in my top 10 favorite videos ever!
    Great job, and thank you!

  • @thedriszen8350
    @thedriszen8350 2 роки тому +115

    I'd looong ago read all of Tolkien's books, and of course seen the movies... yet I'm sitting here literally stunned at this MASTERWORKS of everything put together... so much more than I'd dare dreampt of, and with a progressive (and retro) clarity that just fits together perfectly. The detail and inclusion of everything mentioned (or even suggested) in all of Tolkien-ism feels like a liberation. I can't believe it only took 3 hours, and now that its over that was not enough. T H A N K Y O U !

    • @alfredoreliford8501
      @alfredoreliford8501 Рік тому

      The Twenties writings vie with today’s best… even so!

    • @wd2989
      @wd2989 Рік тому +2

      I have read Tolkien’s books for nearly 45 yrs. The Peter Jackson films added to my pleasure. The soundtracks even more.
      Your 3hr video does as well. I love the theme that I call “the long fight of good vs evil” …visible over the ages when one follows the storyline from age to age. It’s such a bittersweet tale- heroes arrive and are lost, evil persists generation after generation until the ultimate sacrifice is made to defeat it. And then a new spring of life emerges as the remnants of the old guard pass away.
      I mourn and feel the gravitas of the heroism and courage that lived these stories. I romantically long for/wish that this WAS OUR REAL HISTORY.
      Such is the talent of Tolkien.
      I did escape “this world” while I watched your video and I remembered the Tolkien tales it’s based on.
      And now I feel the melancholy of being back.
      Thanks
      Well done.

  • @marcbouma7970
    @marcbouma7970 Рік тому +46

    What an incredible love and effort went into making this. It really shows.

  • @kiwi4kian
    @kiwi4kian Рік тому +15

    Absolutely insane work. To think we got a three movie series on such a tiny part of the history. There is so much here I wouldn’t be surprised at all if we get another trilogy. This is still one of the best made videos on YT. I’m always in awe at how much more lore there is. One of the best most beautifully crafted fictional universes. The fall of Arnor, the conquests of Gondor, the rise of dwarves, the first witch king war. There’s so much good media here it’s mind blowing.

  • @GinjerNinjer1
    @GinjerNinjer1 2 роки тому +262

    I don’t think I’ve had a channel since yours that I’ve enjoyed this much for this long, massive history buff and these videos are an absolute of my day

    • @dominicyelin
      @dominicyelin 2 роки тому

      This isn't the English language. Its close tho.

    • @dominicyelin
      @dominicyelin 2 роки тому

      I guess

    • @minhdo3482
      @minhdo3482 2 роки тому +3

      If U like long form vids on LoTR lore then U should have a look at "arachir galudirithon" channel if U haven't already, coz his content is quite good too

    • @GinjerNinjer1
      @GinjerNinjer1 2 роки тому

      @@minhdo3482 I have done brother also need of the rings is another good chancel for LOTR lotr

    • @minhdo3482
      @minhdo3482 2 роки тому +2

      @@GinjerNinjer1 wow I didn't know abt that channel. Thanx for the heads up

  • @AllTheArtsy
    @AllTheArtsy 2 роки тому +236

    My gosh, this must have required so much research to get all the massive, grand battles as well as the tiny off-page skirmishes. Thank you for such amazing content!!!

  • @jasonlee0290
    @jasonlee0290 2 роки тому +390

    Tolkien would be so proud of this channel! The fact that he advised everyone who indulged in his works to look at all the stories of Middle-Earth through the eyes of a "historian", you guys took that quite literally. Thank you Wizards & Warriors/Kings & Generals!
    P.S. You can SUCK IT AMAZON!!

    • @gayprepperz6862
      @gayprepperz6862 2 роки тому +5

      A creativity not to be matched until J K Rowling's, but never surpassed, an acknowledgement that event Rowlings would concede to. Both are brilliant, but I grew up with Tolkein and will always be a die-hard paladin of Tolkien lore.

    • @TheArrowedKnee
      @TheArrowedKnee 2 роки тому +34

      @@gayprepperz6862 Rowling is an absolute joke compared to Tolkien or even GRRM.

    • @alphagamer9505
      @alphagamer9505 2 роки тому +15

      @@gayprepperz6862 Grrm is much better than JK

    • @wastrelperv
      @wastrelperv 2 роки тому +2

      @@TheArrowedKnee Rowling still deserves great kudos for establishing so much of the foundation for modern young person fiction be it fantasy, dystopian, etc. Her influence is huge and I say that as someone not invested in her works.

    • @yomamma.ismydaddy216
      @yomamma.ismydaddy216 2 роки тому +4

      @@wastrelperv yeah the Harry Potter books are entertaining but I’ve always felt they lacked authenticity, there’s very little actually original ideas in terms of world building and fantasy. Hell, she even ripped off things from lotr, like how the hawcrux (or whatever those things are called) are basically a rip off of how the one ring keeps Sauron alive. I’m all for incorporating other ideas into your work, but I can’t really think of any truly unique feature that Rowling invented. The books are entertaining for sure, I’m down for them, but theyre very juvenile compared to many many many other great works of literature and I don’t think Rowling deserves endless high praise or talked about as if her creative projects have been anywhere near as deep and authentic as Tolkien

  • @pranjalsaxena1203
    @pranjalsaxena1203 9 місяців тому

    Thanks! I always suggest the movies and the books to my people. I am suggesting this too now. Fantastic work. Will rewatch it whenever i need a trip to Middle Earth

  • @robinbaum-hn2pc
    @robinbaum-hn2pc Рік тому +12

    I truly enjoy your presentations because I get to see how the battles were waged and how the people actually were. So much better than names and dates. I have always loved the STORYS of history and you make the story’s become clear and finally understandable.I especially like your battles easily presented how they were actually fought. Great job!

  • @xxnetravenxx6965
    @xxnetravenxx6965 2 роки тому +112

    Tolkien emphasized the use of maps in his work in an interview and the way this video is presented really shows how much it makes more sense with maps. Really fantastic video, I’m blown away at how much information you were able to extract and present in a concise and detailed manner. Thank you 🙏

  • @Drewski_ZA
    @Drewski_ZA 2 роки тому +10

    .... MAAAAAN!!!!! That Saruman battle for the Shire at the end of the 3rd age was something I never knew i would need!!! This was brilliant!!

  • @SP-qe3tg
    @SP-qe3tg 2 роки тому +14

    Gotta give it to Sauron, after so many failures dude stayed motivated to get what he wanted. Never got it in the end but I respect the never give up attitude.

  • @Daisyafi
    @Daisyafi Рік тому +6

    this is such a perfect way to tell tolkien's war story! It's very engaging and fun, not to mention the sheer amount of work you guys put, bravo!!

  • @scottkain8977
    @scottkain8977 2 роки тому +11

    Dude you even got the hidden events down in the timeline, the off-screen events... This is nothing short of f*cking SAVAGE. Good work boys, I follow both of your channels constantly.

  • @Muzzie0323
    @Muzzie0323 2 роки тому +11

    as a massive fan of the Hobbit & Lord of the Rings trilogies, I found this video beyond invaluable. Thank you so much Established Titles for sponsoring this video, you have made me happier than I have been in a long time!!

  • @adamtaylor7412
    @adamtaylor7412 2 роки тому +23

    This video is very well written and very engaging both visually and with the competence of the narrator. The fact that these people have placed so much time and effort into this work, which is for us utterly free of charge, is a true reflection on their characters. Thank you to those who made and produced this fine work, it is truly appreciated.

    • @tomtenthij5676
      @tomtenthij5676 Рік тому

      Totally true!!! Such an enjoyment!!!! 😃😃😃🤗♥️

  • @jeffl9956
    @jeffl9956 2 роки тому +36

    This deserves millions of views my friend, great work and just so perfectly done, your voice fits especially well with the telling of this story!

  • @vidman5000
    @vidman5000 Рік тому +3

    The video was freaking amazing. It really provides a ton of backstory to the franchise. This story has more layers than an onion. Amazing job.

  • @gabrielleauclair254
    @gabrielleauclair254 2 роки тому +10

    Wow! So much detail! I didn't know all the battle formations were described by Tolkien! Your visuals help to understand a lot!

  • @mastermax2792
    @mastermax2792 2 роки тому +31

    As a die hard tolkien fan I have to say this is one of the best lore videos out there thank you. Ar Pharazon was already a bad guy before Sauron influenced him he usurped his wife he was not of the line of Elros it was his wife but he took over the throne.

    • @Tar-Elenion
      @Tar-Elenion 2 роки тому

      Pharazon was of the line of Elros, he and Miriel were first cousins.

    • @mastermax2792
      @mastermax2792 2 роки тому +4

      @@Tar-Elenion I meant he wasn’t the line of elros to actually inherit the throne, he was part of a branch family from the main line.

  • @jonbaxter2254
    @jonbaxter2254 2 роки тому +57

    Yeah, you guys are incredible with these vids. Seriously, the quality and care that goes in shows.

  • @laurasensei4470
    @laurasensei4470 2 роки тому +11

    Thank you for making this. I have read both The Silmarillion, The Hobbit, and The Lord of the Rings. Due to the expansive nature of the Middle Earth world, I sometimes don't pick up on how everyone is related. Your video helped me to understand the connections. Please make more videos. :)

  • @OdyColdman
    @OdyColdman Рік тому +1

    Quality stuff here.

  • @Runeforged
    @Runeforged Рік тому +1

    Fantastic video. I gotta pay somethin for work this good!

  • @DeadlyStickODeath
    @DeadlyStickODeath 2 роки тому +6

    Always loved lord of the rings ever since I was a kid and first saw the mines of Moria scene sitting on my couch as my parents watched the movie and I snuck in. Bless you for making a nice long video that showcases the arc and entirety of the war of the ring to help bring brevity to 12 hours of movies and 3 books for others!

  • @jaxonhorn1047
    @jaxonhorn1047 2 роки тому +76

    I know y’all have probably already thought about doing this but y’all should do a video on the first age.

    • @WizardsandWarriors
      @WizardsandWarriors  2 роки тому +47

      In the works!

    • @jennomorson
      @jennomorson Рік тому

      I’m so happy you found it useful for your work in this subreddit I really enjoy the work and love your videos on the art side but the fact is you 40:24 months is just so amazing that it doesn’t get better and it is just a matter if you’re in it and you’re doing something amazing for your life I really love the way it is so much and you can make amazing videos on the side …""……..?…… 41:31 years 888888890987654321235567890

    • @willdemi5618
      @willdemi5618 Рік тому

      The beginning through the war of wrath has always been my favorite. It's not told the way the later (or earlier) tales are, but I love the legendarium more than anything. So many great battles in the FA, plus I think Morgoth being left out of the most popular books and later adaptations makes him even more interesting to the casual fan, I remember when I first read the silmarillion I was like oh.... Sauron is Starscream LOL (really the reverse)

  • @ex-navyspook
    @ex-navyspook 2 роки тому +15

    Thank you for doing this; Tolkien is, by far, my favorite author, and to see this history portrayed as you've done is simply amazing. Awesome job, as always, but I think this one was really special. I look forward to your histories of the First Age; THAT'S gonna be a WILD ride.

  • @BigBuff403
    @BigBuff403 10 місяців тому

    This video is great. I watch UA-cam religiously and this is one of the highest quality content I have seen. The over head maps with the heads and the commentary. Thank you for this

  • @worldwartanker4542
    @worldwartanker4542 9 місяців тому +1

    Woke up to this video this morning playing on my TV, and I finished it after work. I love this channel

  • @davidp7178
    @davidp7178 2 роки тому +18

    Great! Now all I want to see is Wizards and Warriors take on the first age. This will certainly be fantastic. And a great job on this extended video.

    • @ex-navyspook
      @ex-navyspook 2 роки тому +3

      The First Age is gonna be a wild ride...there is SO much going on simultaneously.

  • @snailmessia
    @snailmessia 2 роки тому +6

    This is an EPIC undertaking!
    It is really like watching historical WWII documentaries.
    Much praise to all involved, I have othing but respect.

  • @Since-80s
    @Since-80s 2 роки тому +4

    the production value, the work that went into this, its an incredible achievement.

  • @Kowalaman72
    @Kowalaman72 2 роки тому +1

    My goodness. The more content the better. This is the new library. Thank you everyone and god or whatever bless you.

  • @Fancy_PotHead
    @Fancy_PotHead 10 місяців тому +2

    Wow, never have i watched a 3 hours long video clip in one go without interruption! Quality content! 👏👏👏

  • @mohamedelshazly1514
    @mohamedelshazly1514 2 роки тому +19

    The amount of work, research and time put into the making of this video must have been immense. Thanks you so much for this, im positive im one of hundreds of thousands who appreciates your work this much. Please keep it up.

  • @StrandiorII
    @StrandiorII 2 роки тому +7

    Thank K&G and W&W crew for making such a good docu!

  • @BJETNT
    @BJETNT 2 роки тому +7

    This was the best history of Saron on Middle Earth video I have ever seen by far! The world on this must have taken hundreds of hours! You for my like and I subscribed! Totally the best ever on the subject!!!! Watch this and be amazed of the quality and be glad you took the time to do so!! I loved this!

  • @HeedTheCarnyx
    @HeedTheCarnyx 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for this incredible documentary on Tolkien’s work. I wish you and all the people involved in this project good health and fruitful ventures in all of your lives.

  • @myriadmediamusings
    @myriadmediamusings 2 роки тому +11

    Watching this compilation video after seeing all the initial installments, I can definitely notice some of the major differences, such as corrections to earlier mistakes or new artwork. Great stuff.

  • @sacsaas123
    @sacsaas123 2 роки тому +8

    This is the most amazing piece of LOTR content I've ever seen. It is absolutely incredible, thank you so much for creating this, loved every second of it.

  • @reub1565
    @reub1565 2 роки тому +31

    This might be three hours, but I've already watched it three times! Infinitely better than "that" tv show. Thank you from the old-school Tolkien fans!

  • @VikingerOnYT
    @VikingerOnYT 4 місяці тому +2

    I always watch this at the end of the evening, prior to going to bed, much like the "Rise of Morgoth" and "Fall of Morgoth" videos - absolutely LOVE them.
    Though, unless I missed it...why isn't there a video on the 2nd Age? In the Fall of Morgoth video, it was said one was in the works.
    Would love to watch them all together (First Age, Second Age, Third Age) 🥰

  • @cbstringham13
    @cbstringham13 7 місяців тому +1

    This is a fantastic video! So much was explained and I can better understand the entire ring saga from start to finish. Thank you for all your hard work in putting this together!

  • @krisanresa9675
    @krisanresa9675 2 роки тому +10

    I am so amazed by the effort you guys put into this, just imagine if this is put into the big screen. I personally would love to see those other battle that coincide with the thebattle of pelennor fields ( Gondr, Rohan vs Mordor), those other battle like for example Battle of Dale at 02:28:47 is just epic, its nice to see that the Men of Dale and Dwarves of Erebor were also fighting Sauron's forces on the northern part of Middle Earth. The ending was sad though but still an epic battle worthy to be seen

  • @MicaiahBaron
    @MicaiahBaron 2 роки тому +6

    I've already listened to all the videos in this series, some twice. Now I'm doing it again with no regrets; love this series and channel.

    • @MicaiahBaron
      @MicaiahBaron 2 роки тому +1

      This was amazing; easily one of my all-time favorite YT videos now. Level of detail was incredible. Thank you very much.

    • @arbpaninken6719
      @arbpaninken6719 2 роки тому

      @@MicaiahBaron New scene specially for this video @ 17:15, glad you enjoyed it

  • @jasonwalker3185
    @jasonwalker3185 2 роки тому +27

    That was awesome! Thanks for this video, please keep up the good work, these videos get me through some tough times!

    • @WizardsandWarriors
      @WizardsandWarriors  2 роки тому +10

      Hope everything will get better very soon, hang in there!

  • @zandreswanepoel4981
    @zandreswanepoel4981 11 місяців тому +1

    This was just phenomenal. Thank you everyone involved. So much detail and true to the original writings. Much appreciated!

  • @ItzCoopzFtw
    @ItzCoopzFtw 2 роки тому +1

    Read the books, watched the movies, had to listen and watch this in one sitting. This was brilliant guys, thank you.

  • @gregorferry3249
    @gregorferry3249 2 роки тому +6

    The most amazing video I have ever seen on the subject. Thank you so much for all your hard work in making it. Especially all the quotations and references. I'm greatly look forward to seeing your video on the First Age you mentioned. Magnificent work! Thank you so much!!

  • @tntori5079
    @tntori5079 2 роки тому +6

    This was incredible! Absolutely a joy to run through. 100% learned a bunch I never knew, connections that were great to learn. Standing ovation!!

  • @WizardsandWarriors
    @WizardsandWarriors  2 роки тому +8

    Our other long-form videos:
    Rise and Fall of the Targaryens - ua-cam.com/video/elBPgLSVGk0/v-deo.html
    Elder Scrolls - History of the Septim Empire - ua-cam.com/video/PTmpl437Gf0/v-deo.html
    Nilfgardian Wars - ua-cam.com/video/8z5iyeJBrSw/v-deo.html
    Life and Battles of Sigmar - ua-cam.com/video/Flw99famDEc/v-deo.html

  • @derekzimmerschied6948
    @derekzimmerschied6948 2 місяці тому

    This might be the best complete war history of Tolkien's 2nd/3rd Age lore I've ever seen. Fantastic work! Stays very close canonically to the books/source material, but gives some little nods to movie-specific items as well.

  • @AlisonGChan
    @AlisonGChan 8 місяців тому +1

    This was an incredible video to enjoy! It really must have been a massive undertaking to put together, but was a great watch to learn the history of middle earth during the LOTR series. Thank you!

  • @critanalysis9546
    @critanalysis9546 2 роки тому +19

    These long form videos are incredible! Keep them coming 👏

  • @13thvoz
    @13thvoz 2 роки тому +5

    This is amazing. Thank you. Bravo to the illustrators. I would love to see videos of the battles of the valar, the war of wrath and the silmarillion like THIS. It would be like having a complete guide to all of tolkien.. Even while reading the books this would add perspective to the battles. Wow. Just wow. I understand the geography and history of the families much better now. It also made me appreciate the how faithful the films were and see Jackson's changes and omitions in different light. Worth the long watch. SUBSCRIBED.

  • @RS-vp8jd
    @RS-vp8jd Рік тому +4

    This was certainly a comprehensive overview of probably the greatest fantasy epic of our time rivaled only by the Odyssey of Homer. Thanks!!! So much to think about here.

  • @allendustin1987
    @allendustin1987 2 роки тому +1

    this is fantastic, your dry humor is superb. the graphics really help tell the story anew. all in all well done, totally worth the 3 hours

  • @deltaforce4361
    @deltaforce4361 Рік тому +1

    I hadn’t payed attention to the videos length so when I checked and saw there was still two hours to go I was punching the air in excitement XDD
    Superb vid, loved it!

  • @LancelotChan
    @LancelotChan 2 роки тому +8

    This story is so awesome that it's almost incredible to have come from a single author! Leaving me totally speechless with the details.

    • @bvyup2112
      @bvyup2112 2 роки тому +2

      it almost would have to come from a single authour, otherwise the lore would just get fucked up. I never hear nit picking details of Tolkien where people are in two places at the same time or time goes by too fast. That happens in Game of Thrones a lot because there are just so many characters to follow, but it never seems to happen in Tolkiens work

    • @JJJBunney001
      @JJJBunney001 2 роки тому +1

      @@bvyup2112 I think it comes fown to the scope of each story. Tolkien basically has 4 books and the rest were just ideas and notes, he didn't actually write a lot of the back story of LOTR In detail, it was put together over decades. His son did an amazing job on actually making those notes cohesive stories. So I can imagine 30+ years of editing makes it possible to do that. That's not taking away from his genius world building or anything

  • @pppl6664
    @pppl6664 2 роки тому +26

    Tolkien and Lord of the Rings influenced heavy metal music very much. There are endless band names, songs, art and references to his work in the genre.🤘

    • @remtmy
      @remtmy 2 роки тому

      Yes I've discovered that a few years ago, some band really imbue Tolkien tales/theme in their song and its crazy satisfying to listen to it and understand all the little details. It truly pay off to be a Tolkien geek.
      Here some Artist/Album I found for the curious :
      -Lind Erebros does beautiful music, awesome for reading or in general : *Elven Oratory - Rebirth of Light* (Covering the golden age of Valinor), *Elven Oratory - Noldolante* (Covering the Rebellion of Noldor and their battle to Morgoth), *Eleven Oratory - The Lay of Leithian* (Covering the Tale of Beren and Lúthien)
      -Blind Guardian awesome Power Metal music inspired by Heroic Fantasy : *Nightfall in Middle Earth* (Covering a good part of the Silmarils, one of my all time favorite music album, for those little audio scenes that you wouldn't understand if you didn't read the Silmarillion, but hearing Morgoth Cry when he's tangled by Ungoliant is brillant or when Morgoth tell Sauron to run from the War of Wrath before Morgoth get caught by the Valar)
      -Emyn Muil, Yes the artist named after the Emyn Muil where Frodo and Sam meet Gollum, does Atmospheric Black Metal, Symphonic Black Metal music. In some way it feels as if his music was imbued with Morgoth malice and I love it : *Turin Turambar Dagnir Glaurunga* (Cover the life of Túrin Turambar), *Elenion Ancalima* (Music inspired by Númenor)
      -Aaron Dunn, beautiful Instrumental Music perfect for reading. Aaron mostly do small albums : *The Silmarillion Symphony Ep​.​1: The Deeps Of Time* (Cover the beginning of Arda), *The Fall Of Fingolfin* (The second part of The Silmarillion Symphony, title mostly self explanatory), *The Fall of Gondolin* (could be The Silmarillion Symphony Ep.3 but its only two, way too short, music tracks but still pleasant to listen to), *Finrod* (Clearly inspired by Athrabeth Finrod ah Andreth the fourth part of the book Morgoth's Ring)
      -Lonely Mountain Band, Traditional Folk Music perfect for starting your day : *Beyond the Western Seas* (Thematic music for the Elves), *Second Breakfast* (Thematic music for the Hobbits), *Songs of the Dwarves* (Thematic music for the dwarves)
      -Galadhrim, as it's name imply it's like if the Galadhrim (Elves that live in Lothlórien) were playing music : *Galadhrim* (how original, right? but it's a small artist and its first album, Focus or related on many well known Eleves such as Galadriel, Fëanor, Nimrodel or Tinúviel), *The Elder Days* (Silmarillion related with some good narrative music)
      -Summoning, Atmospheric Black Metal/Symphonic Black Metal. Another Artist that has imbue Morgoth style, that's typically the music I'd imagine Morgoth or Sauron would be singing in his dungeon or during the Ainulindalë : *Minas Morgul* (from the first age to the third age)
      -Archangel, Progressive Rock/Rock Opera : *The Akallabêth* (As it's title imply, it's a narrative music album about the Akallabêth, Aka The Falll of Númenor)
      Here's what I've found and still listen to them often, But I'll say that I have a crush for *The Akallabêth* and *Nightfall in Middle Earth* album as I often end up singing the music with our without the music accompanying me. To anyone, feel free to let me know what Music/Albums/Artists inspired by Tolkien you listen as I am glad I could share my passion of those Music/Albums/Artists. I'm always open for suggestions and I'd love to expand my library. If you read it this far I wanna say *Thank You* for your time.

    • @universalflamethrower6342
      @universalflamethrower6342 2 роки тому +2

      Tolkien a devout Catholic and the Bible are staple in Metal

    • @pppl6664
      @pppl6664 2 роки тому +2

      @@remtmy Off the top of my head Amon Amarth, Gorgoroth and Summoning. Amon Amarth is a Melodic Death Metal band from Sweden.. in name only but sing about Viking history with some Tolkien references on some songs. Gorgoroth is a black metal from Norway with a LOTR name but whose lyrics are Satanic. Summoning is a black metal band from Austria. All of their albums, lyrics and art is based on Lord of the Rings.

    • @pppl6664
      @pppl6664 2 роки тому

      @@universalflamethrower6342 Gorgoroth should change their name then. They are hardcore Anti Christian.

    • @universalflamethrower6342
      @universalflamethrower6342 2 роки тому +1

      @@pppl6664 changing their name would not better their music

  • @williambranum1392
    @williambranum1392 2 роки тому +4

    I am a massive fan of the Tolkien books and I still leard some things from this video. Excellent job on this one. I look forward to more.

  • @edmundjones7836
    @edmundjones7836 Місяць тому +1

    This was very good. Thank you for that upload. I hope that you have more on the history of that world. Awesome!

  • @highwaytoheaven99
    @highwaytoheaven99 2 роки тому +1

    What a fking amazing video! I cant believe this got recomended to me only now. The amount of detail, the art, the narration! You, sir, just earned yourself a new subscriber!

  • @NPFinest
    @NPFinest 2 роки тому +13

    Thank you for this!! I could only imagine the amount of hours you all put into this masterpiece. I loved every second of this brilliance, thanks again

  • @maddyf.6296
    @maddyf.6296 2 роки тому +5

    This is so flipping impressive! Amazing job! I've never felt nerdier, lol. Keep it up!

  • @suriil9875
    @suriil9875 2 роки тому +8

    2:16:38 , every single one will hear out the Rohan horn and will witness the ride of the mighty sons of Rohan.

  • @Marvinuser
    @Marvinuser 3 місяці тому

    i wish i could grant 6000 likes to this video myself, or one for each of the riders of rohan who rode into the battle of the pelennor fields just because of the shere extend of the research and eye for details you exhibit here.. this is simply brilliant

  • @ii-qo2xg
    @ii-qo2xg 26 днів тому

    Excellent work done on this documentary! I particularly liked the showing on the map pf Middle Earth, the battles laid out in careful array, with the tactics used to overcome superior numbers CLEARLY shown! A great timekeeper of the full battle events of the War of The Ring. Very well done Sir's.

  • @Noone-qw2xs
    @Noone-qw2xs 2 роки тому +12

    I really like how he describes the battle scenes

  • @matthewwalker367
    @matthewwalker367 2 роки тому +13

    One minor correction. Sauron had no hand in the forging of the elven rings. Which is why the wearers of the elven rings were not dominated by Sauron.

    • @YEETUSDAFEETUS
      @YEETUSDAFEETUS Рік тому

      isn't that why he made the one ring? so he could at least be aware of their movement and prepare for the war? I don't wanna sound dumb but I'm still newer to the lore of LOTR

    • @mariecarie1
      @mariecarie1 Рік тому +6

      @@YEETUSDAFEETUS The elf who forged the elven rings, Celebrimbor, used Sauron’s techniques in forging the the three elven rings. However, Celebrimbor made the rings with good intent, unlike Sauron who made the rings of men and dwarves with evil intent. Thus, the elven rings were similar and still tied to Sauron by the technique used to make them, but because Celebrimbor poured goodness into them, they did not affect the elves in the same way as the rings of men and dwarves affected their masters.
      Hope this helps!

    • @willdemi5618
      @willdemi5618 Рік тому +1

      Yes correct, 4 rings were forged in secret. 3 by Celebrimbor (albeit using the ring lore or Anatar) and the one by Sauron in mt doom. It was when Sauron first put the ring on that the elves saw him for who he was. As they could sense eachother.

    • @willdemi5618
      @willdemi5618 Рік тому

      ​@@mariecarie1oh NVM you cleared it up lol..

  • @knight3935
    @knight3935 2 роки тому +11

    Thank you for this gem of a movie length video!! I'll keep coming back to this vid for some time to come. Any chance you guys will delve into the 40k franchise? Would be awesome to watch the gargantuan land/space battles of the Imperium, just don't know if there are any battles detailed enough to see tactics

    • @firstconsul7286
      @firstconsul7286 2 роки тому

      Iirc they started doing some of the fantasy side of WH

    • @knight3935
      @knight3935 2 роки тому

      @First Consul yeah I watched em. I was just curious as their bio mentioned 40k as well

    • @Guardsman-sy8qm
      @Guardsman-sy8qm 2 роки тому

      The campaigns of Battlefleet Gothic?

    • @ivankacic2808
      @ivankacic2808 2 роки тому

      Was gonna watch the vid , read your comment , realized this video is 3 HOURS LONG , nope

    • @firstconsul7286
      @firstconsul7286 2 роки тому

      @@ivankacic2808 Well it does say "all battles". If you want to take it in smaller bits they have individual videos for each battle, they post those first then combine them into one long video

  • @weiswolf
    @weiswolf 6 місяців тому

    This is so amazing, I have listened to a ton of lore, middle earth included, and this is the best run through of the history of the ring I’ve heard

  • @TheDarkShadowCreator
    @TheDarkShadowCreator Рік тому +1

    As a worldbuilder inspired immensely by J.R.R. Tolkiens War of The Ring and his Silmarilion, your opening words resonated deeply with me. It truly is awe-inspiring how influential Tolkiens works have been on humankind and how it will shape the world for the better.

  • @Liquidsback
    @Liquidsback 2 роки тому +166

    You left out one of the chief characters, the Nose of Sauron. The dreaded messenger of the Dark Lord, who would deceive friends by claiming who did not shower that day or who had indeed dealt it.

    • @FunLovingPotato
      @FunLovingPotato 2 роки тому +15

      This is the test I use to see if anyone read the book. The Nose, truly striking fear into the Realms of Men.

    • @firstconsul7286
      @firstconsul7286 2 роки тому +15

      @Petro PIKER Oops, there goes the joke, right over your head

    • @sss1029
      @sss1029 2 роки тому +9

      @Petro PIKER why are you projecting so hard?

    • @sss1029
      @sss1029 2 роки тому +13

      @Petro PIKER youre the one replying with insane rambling to a joke comment.

    • @D0NTF34R
      @D0NTF34R 2 роки тому +13

      @Petro PIKER dude eat a snickers, you aren't you when you're hungry.

  • @AxelordSMIJES
    @AxelordSMIJES 2 роки тому +21

    The effort you must put into these videos has got to be just insane. Well done, sir.

  • @KimDunselo
    @KimDunselo Рік тому +2

    They are not algorithms, they are people who are envious of your beautiful work and will do everything in their corrupt and annoying power to bring your videos down. They will use the law about copyrights and trademarks and whatsoever in their disposal.

  • @mjm2271
    @mjm2271 3 місяці тому

    This presentation is stellar. Certain moments of the narration gave me goosebumps. Very well done!

  • @joshuabarker5703
    @joshuabarker5703 Місяць тому

    I love this YT channel. Its production and narration has the most pleasing balance for us the audience. Then the amount of concise detail shared is truly a wonder to enjoy

  • @basithuss247
    @basithuss247 2 роки тому +5

    Very thorough and immensely entertaining. The effort to research, create and edit this must have been herculean. Greatly appreciated.

  • @martinpedersen3165
    @martinpedersen3165 2 роки тому +7

    This is a masterpiece! I salute you and thank you!

  • @rebelrun6137
    @rebelrun6137 Рік тому +2

    Phenomenal story teller . This was masterfully done.

  • @rojodiver3344
    @rojodiver3344 Рік тому +1

    Wow. I dont know what to say. This came up as a suggestion after watching my own video and i watched the whole thing in one go.
    I had no idea that Dain died in the north. I knew they were fighting uo there during the crucial events surrounding the ring, but i never knew that.
    The whole thing was so detailed. Im shocked by how good it was and how much effort went into portraying individual units and commanders. Amazing!

  • @Bubviv
    @Bubviv 28 днів тому

    BRILLIANT!!! This is SUCH a good visual and I am hearing so many historical facts for the first time in such clarity. |Really helps me further understand Middle-Earth lore.

  • @WistKal9Zero
    @WistKal9Zero 2 роки тому +9

    Mist was sent by Galadriel to cover Eothed riders from sight of dol Guldur because they rode along Anduin from the north area west of Mirkwood where they lived.

  • @chansermish2406
    @chansermish2406 2 роки тому +3

    Bro I can’t believe i watched the entire thing. This was 3 hours long and am not even that crazy fan of LOTR. But its probably one of my favorite movies.

  • @PitboyHarmony1
    @PitboyHarmony1 2 роки тому +4

    Wow ... you're going to cover the first age?
    I expected maybe the second, but the first?
    That will be very difficult, but I am looking forward to it.

  • @barrylyndon5552
    @barrylyndon5552 7 місяців тому +2

    Its so sweet that most of the fellowship made it to Valinor. Merry, Pippin, Aragorn and Boromir would certainly be missed, but the hobbits lying beside Aragorn always gets me. The greatest man of the last ages of men and 2 of the least of people, but equals and best of friends

  • @nickvass2362
    @nickvass2362 Рік тому +1

    I absolutely loved this, another annual activity along with the books and all the extended versions of all the movies to watch and enjoy till my dying days .... in Valinor I hope.