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The [[Third War for Armageddon]] saw the bloodiest fighting around Hive Helsreach. Again it was its port facilities that drew the attention of the Orks as well as the prospect of a good fight. It was estimated that around three million humans died in its defence.{{Fn|3}}
The [[Black Templars]] [[Chapter]] led a [[crusade]] in defence of Helsreach, dubbed the [[Helsreach Crusade]], led by [[Reclusiarch]] [[Merek Grimaldus]].{{Fn|2a}} They were supported by [[Imperial Guard Regiment]]s of the [[Armageddon Steel Legion]] and , [[Imperial Titan|Titans]] of [[Legio Invigilata]] and the [[Imperial 5082nd Naval Wing]].{{Fn|2a}}
Along Hel's Highway, Ork forces often broke through the defences and assaulted the north of the Hive. Despite these constant attacks and setbacks, the population of Hive Helsreach fought like their forefathers, with a vigour and zeal that made the Orks pay dearly for every inch of ground they took.{{Fn|3}} The city's infrastructure suffered dearly, though, with fewer than 10% of Helsreach's industrial output remaining after the siege.{{Fn|2d}}
**{{Endn|2b}}: Chapter XII
**{{Endn|2c}}: Chapter XIV
**{{Endn|2d}}: Chapter XVIII
*{{Endn|3}}: [https://web.archive.org/web/20020622072422/http://www.armageddon3.com/English/News/sub-helsreach.asp Third War for Armageddon website: Hive Helsreach Warzone News] ''(archived page, last accessed via Wayback Machine 12th July 2020)''
