Board Thread:Lore Discussion/@comment-13417807-20130726204600/@comment-135.19.47.8-20130910021710

The Thalmor WANT the Stormcloaks to win, even if it meant their embassy would swin in angry nords possesed of an iron will to burn it down. They know Ulfric's men couldn't take on their army, unlike the Empire, who can call upon reinforcements from High Rock.

Imperials are naturals when it comes to serving as shock troops and Bretons and resist magic, in addition to being gifted in the magical arts themselves.

Nords serve better as light infantry or militia--no magical resistance and no heavy infantry, only bloodthirsty rebels wearing chainmail and leather, while Imperials posses an inborn ability to wear heavy armor and cast restoration spells.

Defending a nation from foreign occupiers is one thing. Digging its grave is another.