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3. Theoden and Gandalf leading the Rohirrim at Helm’s Deep. The two rides, as a pincer movement, are possibly my favorite war scene ever. Gandalf and Eomer’s appearance atop the crest just as the sun rises is The Two Tower’s most iconic moment, and their charge down the hill and leaping into the orcs’ spears is glorious. Just as impressive, although often overlooked, is Theoden and Aragorn’s charge out of the citadel and down the rampart, sweeping orcs aside. After the desperation of the previous night’s hopeless battle, one cannot help but cheer as sure defeat turns into unexpected victory.
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