Summary
An account of Morgoth's premature attack on the Noldor and the lands of Middle-earth, driven by hatred rather than strategic patience.
The Sudden Assault of Morgoth
Highlights
The Unexpected Onset of War
Four hundred and fifty-five years after Fingolfin's arrival, Morgoth launched a sudden and devastating attack. Despite his long-term secret preparations to destroy the Noldor and defile their lands, his burning hatred caused him to strike prematurely, undermining his own strategic plans for total conquest by underestimating the strength of the Elves and Men.