Associated Press Azeroth: December 22, 2018
December 22, 2018 marks the first major battle in this new era of warfare on Emerald Dream, the Battle of Alterac Valley. It was hard fought but Alliance forces were outmaneuvered and the United Horde gained a momentous victory.
The opening salvo began as the United Horde blitzed across the Field of Strife meeting Alliance Troops at Stonehearth Outpost. The Alliance were holding but decided on a tactical retreat to reinforce the vulnerable Stonehearth Bunker as it was of high strategic importance.
Capitalizing on this, a small Horde warband moved north to harass and capture Alliance outposts forcing the Alliance to split their forces and defend Dun Baldar.
It was a feint of course and the United Horde pushed in to Stonehearth Bunker and ultimately captured the valuable outpost.
Alliance forces now scattered were unable to regroup and skirmishes were breaking out all over the north. The battle came to a head when the United Horde made a final push in to Dun Baldar and broke the remaining defenders.
The war continues. Many heroes fell this night and we honor the efforts of all who shared battle in Alterac Valley.
Disclaimer: Associated Press Azeroth claims no bias and reports eyewitness accounts of the battles of Emerald Dream.