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Czech Tolkien Fans Stage Enthusiastic Battle Of Five Armies Reenactment

By Cheryl Eddy Published June 6, 2015, 2:10 pm ET

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Several hundred Hobbit fans gathered in the woods near Dosky, Czech Republic, thirsty for the kind of blood-pumping joy that only fantasy combat can provide. Feast your eyes on more photos from the annual Battle of Five Armies reenactment below.

AP Photos by Petr David Josek

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