Sword Expert Reacts To The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

Watch a sword expert react to The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. How realistic is the Battle of the Pelennor Fields? We got sword expert Matt Easton to look at the most iconic battle of the War of the Ring, from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, and break down this massive battle between The Witch King and Gondor, Rohan's armies.

Matt shares his expertise on siege and sword warfare, as he breaks down just how realistic this city siege is, to the use of war elephants and a whole lot more!
From dealing with cavalry and infantry units to sidestepping Fellbeasts and Nazgul attacks, Matt breaks down these exciting Peter Jackson fight scenes! In this detailed The Lord of the Rings reaction video, prepare to learn all about realism in The Lord of the Rings, and whether Tolkien's fantasy sieges are as true to life as a real siege.

Matt Easton is a Historical European Martial Artist (HEMA), Antique Arms Dealer, and owner of the fencing club Schola Gladiatoria.

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