The Return of the King: Being the Third Part of the Lord of the Rings · Chapter 6
The Battle of the Pelennor Fields
Théoden leads the Rohirrim in a thunderous charge onto the Pelennor. Théoden falls to the Witch-king; Éowyn reveals herself as Dernhelm and, with Merry's aid, slays the Lord of the Nazgûl. Aragorn arrives with southern reinforcements, turning the tide.
Outcome
Minas Tirith is saved; Théoden dies; Éomer becomes King of Rohan; victory comes at immense cost.
