Orcs sent by Sauron came south in force .
The Men of Brethil , aided by the Sindar of Doriath led by Beleg , destroyed an Orc - legion at the crossing of Taeglin in 458 .
Orcs sent by Sauron came south in force , but the Men of Brethil , aided by the Sindar of Doriath led by Beleg , destroyed an Orc - legion at the crossing of Taeglin in 458 .