5 Strongest Armies in The Lord of the Rings, Ranked

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Middle-earth's fate in The Lord of the Rings hinged not on individual heroes like Frodo and Aragorn alone, but on clashing armies that Tolkien and Peter Jackson both showcased across page and screen. From Gondor's stalwart knights to Mordor's savage Orcs, these forces shaped the War of the Ring's outcome. A new ranking assesses which military powers wielded the greatest strength, a question that cuts to the heart of what made the conflict so brutal and consequential.