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Initaily, Fingon intended to ignore the orcs and their taunts, but when they brought out Gelmir, Gwindor's brother and dismembered him before Gwindor's eyes, Gwindor went mad with rage and prematurely charged along with the Noldor of Nargothrond, driving deep into the orc host. Fingon then was forced to sound the charge, and went straight into the trap of Morgoth. Gwindor and his company drove through the orc host, and slew the very guard in the courts of Angband, dealing so much damage that Morgoth's plans nearly fell astray. However he was soon trapped in a sea of enemies, and he and his entire company were slain. Meanwhile, the host of Maedhros was not faring well either. Maedhros's host had been defeated by the host Morgoth had sent against him. To worsen matters, the men of Amon Ereb under Ulfang had betrayed Maedhros, and had trapped his host between the dragons and the men of Amon Ereb. It was through the valor of the Dwarves, who natuarlly withstood fire better and who were also equipped with iron masks to protect their faces that Maedhros's host was able to withdraw. The dwarven king himself had dealt a powerful blow to Glaurung, and in his final act injured him. The great dragon fled, and with him the other beasts of Morgoth's host followed. The remainder of the Dwarves carried their fallen king back, and all of the Sons of Feanor survived, however their host was scattered completely. The orc host then returned to finish off the remainders of Fingon's host, who were on the process of retreat. Gothmog then arrived, with a guard of Trolls and duelled Fingon. However, Fingon was distracted by another from behind him, and Gothmog slew him as he turned. Seeing this, the surviving elves rallied under Turgon, and began the retreat while the men of Dor-lomin held the line and bough time for the elven retreat under their lord Hurin. His men were eventually slain, and he himself was captured and dragged to Angband. In the aftermaths, this battle had been a catastrophic defeat for the Elves and their allies. The casualties from this battle ensured that the Noldor would never again have the military strength to face Morgoth. Gondolin had still been hidden, and Morgoth attempted to use Hurin to reveal the location of Turgon. Hurin refused, and Morgoth placed a terrible curse upon he and his kin
 * 1) Author: Aeluin, Noldorin Scribe
 * 2) title: A brief history of Middle-earth, Nirnaeth Arnoediad Part two
 * 3) types: lindon,rivendell,eregion,eriador