: Re: Describing a large scale battle in a science fiction/fantasy novel In my novel, there is a large scale battle involving several factions, tens of thousands of fighters, and is a defining part

I recommend that you look into military theory and historical examples. The subject is larger than life, so well chosen indeed.

Some pointers:

The Art of War by Sun Tzu
The Project Gutenberg version with commentaries included. May sound outdated but it is still being studied today.
Thermopylae
Some few battle pundits shaming the biggest army the world then knew.
Gaius Julius Caesar's Commentaries on the Gallic War
A whole series of battles and the biggest personal marketing campaign of the time.
Waterloo
This battle could have gone two ways until the French elite Imperial Guard faltered in heavy crossfire, and broke Napoleon's career.
Charge of the Light Brigade
Just one unwise tactical move but still a great example of an epic battle scene.

Pretty random list. There is a whole lot more to discover if you are so inclined.

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