The War of the RingThe great conflict between the forces of Sauron and the Free Peoples of Middle-earth.1Sauron's AwakeningBefore the story, around T.A. 29512The First MovesT.A. 30183The Battle of the Pelennor FieldsMarch 15, T.A. 30194The March on the Black GateMarch 18–25, T.A. 30195The Aftermath and PeaceAfter March 25, T.A. 3019