Battle for Alterac Valley

Amongst the many battles that took place in the Alterac Valley, one was considered truly advantageous to the New Horde. Early on in the Alliance-Horde War, specifically the one in the Eastern Kingdoms, the Horde came to assist the Frostwolf Clan in defending their home within Alterac in a battle against the dwarven Stormpike Clan. One of the first battles that began here, the forces clashed in the large, snow covered field which became known as the "Field of Strife" for the conflict that took place. Commander Rog Bloodstep battled against Mountain King and Thane Norus Ironbeard. In a large battle, Horde and Alliance could not defeat each other as both leaders killed each other in battle.

With both armies disheartened by the loss, they retreated to their nearest fortifications. Sergeant Gorak Skullcleaver stepped in to lead, and led a surprising counterattack against the Stormpike dwarves. Mourning their loss of Norus, the dwarves were not prepared for the sudden assault as Gorak utilized their grief and disarray to the advantage of the Horde. In mere moments, Gorak had forced the dwarves back to Dun Baldar and achieved a momentous victory for the Horde, gathering many needed supplies. Despite this victory, some believed that the methods in which victory was achieved were dishonorable to the Horde and the Stormpike alike.