Pre-Shattering Siege of Stormwind City

The Pre-Shattering Siege of Stormwind City was an attack made by New Horde paramilitary groups on Stormwind City in November of 31 L.C., mere days before The Shattering. The Horde numbered in the thousands in what was considered to be the greatest attack on the city since the Scourge Invasion of Stormwind.

After landing in Westfall, the armies of the Horde surged into the kingdom - quickly overtaking the undermanned Westbrook Garrison and Goldshire. With lightning speed they came upon the gates. Despite the efforts of Stormwind's defenders, goblin sappers destroyed the gate and gave the Horde entrance to the city. The streets of Stormwind ran with the blood of man and orc alike for hours before the Horde were pushed back and defeated by reinforcements supplied through Stormwind Harbor.

The damage to the city was catastrophic - leaving it vulnerable to the elemental invasions and subsequent Cataclysm.