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This writer is astoundingly ignorant because #tolkien was quite vocal that #lotr was to provide a common myth for the UK.

Golly, was there ever an invading army from the East who looked different and broke all conventions of war? Did this army suddenly stop attacking when their distant leader died?

A ruthless enemy who were undefeatable.

It's almost like there's an historical parallel. Some super famous conqueror...