In the previous post, I explored what The Lord of the Rings (LOTR) had to tell us about when and why alliances came to life and what obstacles they needed to overcome. In this post, I ponder a couple of more practical issues that have a bearing on what makes alliances effective. Shock and awe … Continue reading Of Bonds and Bands: Alliances, Military Doctrine and Warfare in The Lord of the Rings – Part II