Additionally, Tolkien wroteThe Hobbitfirst, and only later used it as the foundation of what became his Legendarium.

It even has its own epic battle the Battle of the Five Armies.

The forces of Men and Elves and Dwarves, however, remained relatively unchanged from book to film.

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Were The Eagles Not One Of The Five Armies?

Either way, the Battle of the Five Armies made for an epic ending to the story ofThe Hobbit.

Tolkien’s novel The Hobbit.

Azog the Defiler looks down at his army in The Hobbit The Battle of the Five Armies

The series grossed nearly $3 billion worldwide and is known for its elaborate visuals and epic storytelling.

A distant view of the battle of the Five Armies

Bard and the Lake-men in The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies

Bolg and the orc army in The Hobbit The Battle of the Five Armies.

Ian McKellen as Gandalf in The Hobbit The Battle of Five Armies

Eagles in The Hobbit

Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins holding a sword in The Hobbit.

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