ACOUP - The Battle of Helm’s Deep Part VI: Is This a Good Sword?

This post is all about kit. How are swords and armor made? What types of weapons and armor fit the situation at Helm’s Deep (and what types really do not)? How do weapon and armor types determine how an engagement might play out? And WAS Gimli the most done-dirty by the film adaptation? All this and more as Bret discusses the weapons and armor on display in Helm’s Deep.

Also, for my Greek pronunciation, I just want to say I tried my best!

Link to the Catiline speech: https://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/...

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