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- On October 25, 1415, during the Hundred Years’ War (1337-1453) between England and France, Henry V (1386-1422), the young king of England, led his forces to victory at the Battle of Agincourt in northern France.
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The Battle of Agincourt (October 25, 1415), decisive battle in the Hundred Years’ War that resulted in the victory of the English over the French. The English army, led by King Henry V, achieved victory in spite of the numerical superiority of its opponent. Read more about the Battle of Agincourt in this article.
King Henry V of England led his troops into battle and participated in hand-to-hand fighting. King Charles VI of France did not command the French army as he suffered from psychotic illnesses and associated mental incapacity.
Oct 27, 2009 · On October 25, 1415, during the Hundred Years’ War (1337-1453) between England and France, Henry V (1386-1422), the young king of England, led his forces to victory at the Battle of Agincourt...
Mar 2, 2020 · The Battle of Agincourt on 25 October 1415 saw Henry V of England (r. 1413-1422) defeat an overwhelmingly larger French army during the Hundred Year's War (1337-1453). The English won thanks to the superior longbow, field position, and discipline.
- Mark Cartwright
They suggested Agincourt, after the nearest fortified place, and Henry accepted the name before departing with his army and over 1,000 prisoners to Maisoncelles, his camp the night before, where 20 surgeons set to work on the wounded.
On 25 October, Henry led the English army into the battle of Agincourt. A larger French force was led by the Marshal of France, Boucicaut, and the Constable of France, Charles D’Albret.
On 24th October 1415 the English army, led by a screen of scouts, marched through the Picardy town of Frévent, now within 30 miles of Calais and safety. As the army entered the valley beyond the town, the scouts came riding back at speed with the news that an immense army blocked the road.
