Battle of Dale

The Battle of Dale was a battle fought between the Kingdom of Dale allied with the Dwarves of Erebor and the Iron Hills, against the Easterlings of Rhûn in the valley of Dale during the War of the Ring in the late Third Age, and was the decisive battle in the Northern Theater of the War of the Ring. The Easterlings were initially very successful, driving the Dwarves and Men of Dale back and besieging them for several days, but were later routed.
== History ==
=== Background ===
Prior to the events of the battle, the Nazgul had tried recruiting Dale and Erebor. However, they both refused to side with their enemies and remained Free People of Middle Earth. They even demanded to find Bilbo Baggins and the One Ring. This had worried Dáin that Bilbo was endangered and sent Glóin and his son Gimli to the Council of Elrond. Meanwhile, everyone prepared for war.
=== Events ===
March 17, 3002, while Sauron dealt with his enemies in the west, he sent Easterlings to attack Dale, with Brand leading the people of Dale and Dáin Ironfoot was in charge of the Dwarves of the lonely Mountain. However, there were too many enemies to attack, so the Kings were forced to retreat inside the Lonely Mountain. However, after days of hiding, Dáin and Brand rallied their forces and went out to fight. However, Brand was mortally wounded and fell to the Ground. Ironfoot then died protecting his friend.
By March 25, men of Rohan and Gondor had easily defeated the main Power of Sauron, being able for it to be diverted from Lorien and Rivendell. There, Dain and Brand's sons were able to ally with each other and defeat their enemies.
=== Aftermath ===
Dale had to be rebuilt afterwards. Thorin and Bard II were made Kings of their respected cities after the death of their fathers. They had sent ambassadors to King Elessar's coronation. The Dwarves were led south by Gimli and later lived in Aglarond.