[Overtaxed]

Did the men fighting for Sauron (Easterlings? My memory isn't the greatest right now) look a bit Moorish to you?

[HairOfTheDog]

I think the Easterlings looked artistically Asian in culture, which, along with the Oliphants, may be pretty accurate. They certainly had beautiful armament. The other group, maybe Southrons? - were clearly wearing turbans.

I am going to notice a lot more tonight.