Watch a sword expert react to The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. How realistic is the Battle of Helm's Deep? We got sword expert Matt Easton to look at the iconic Battle of the Hornburg, from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, and break down this massive battle between Saurman and Rohan's armies.

Matt shares his expertise on siege warfare, as he breaks down just how realistic the Orc's efforts are with their siege ladders, how effective the Elfs are with their volley of arrows, Dwarf tossing, and a lot more!

From the first arrow fired at an Orc, to Theoden and crew riding out towards the Uruk-Hai and more, Matt breaks down these exciting Peter Jackson fight scenes! In this detailed The Lord of the Rings reaction video, prepare to learn all about realism in The Lord of the Rings, and whether Tolkien's fantasy sieges are as true to life as a real siege.

Matt Easton is a Historical European Martial Artist (HEMA), Antique Arms Dealer, and owner of the fencing club Schola Gladiatoria.

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