What are the key battles or turning points in the war?

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Key Battles & Turning Points

1. The Attack by the Assassin in White (Szeth) on Dalinar — This assassination attempt signals that powerful forces are working against Dalinar; Kaladin’s defense here, using Stormlight and demonstrating his burgeoning Surgebinding powers, confirms that the Knights Radiant may be returning. This escalates the stakes for Alethi leadership and strategy.

2. Eshonai’s Transformation into Stormform — Eshonai, under Venli’s influence, enters a highstorm and becomes "Stormform," gaining new abilities and embracing aggressive war plans. When she pushes to have all Parshendi undergo this transformation, the conflict shifts from a conventional war into something far more dangerous.

3. Adolin’s Duel(s) & Challenges among the Highprinces — Adolin duels multiple Shardbearers, takes their Shardblades/Shardplates, and eventually invokes the Right to Challenge against Highprince Sadeas. These fights shift power among the Alethi, weakening internal opposition, increasing cohesion under Dalinar, and exposing Amaram’s deceit.

4. Kaladin and Shallan’s Fall into the Chasm — During a strategic movement across the Shattered Plains, a betrayal causes the bridge to collapse; Kaladin and Shallan fall into the chasms. Their survival—and the bond they deepen—are pivotal emotionally and strategically. Kaladin is temporarily separated from his powers, but they find key insights into the nature of the Shattered Plains.

5. Summoning of the Everstorm & the Battle at Narak — After adopting Stormform, the Parshendi summon the Everstorm, a supernatural storm that dramatically shifts the war’s nature. It enables them to strike powerful blows against the Alethi, forcing Dalinar’s army to evacuate to avoid massive losses.

6. Kaladin’s Third Ideal & Return of Syl — When Kaladin confronts Moash and others betraying the king, he struggles with conflicting loyalties—revenge versus duty. His decision to protect Elhokar, even when many believe the king unworthy, and his rebonding with Syl marks a turning point for him—and underscored the theme of honor over hatred.

7. The Climactic Battles & Escape through the Oathgate — In the novel’s climax, Dalinar leads a full assault on Narak under the threat of the Everstorm; Kaladin saves Dalinar from Szeth, and a massive evacuation via the Oathgate ensues. The Alethi shift from offensive assault to tactical retreat—signaling not failure, but adaptation and the emergence of the Radiants.

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If you want, I can map out these moments against the timeline—chapters or page numbers—to help you pinpoint them more precisely.