The Battle of Agincourt (/ ˈædʒɪnkɔːr (t)/ AJ-in-kor (t); [a] French: Azincourt [azɛ̃kuʁ]) was an English victory in the Hundred Years' War. It took place on 25 October 1415 (Saint Crispin's Day) near Azincourt, in northern France.

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.

Oct 27, 2009 · The Battle of Agincourt, held in northern France in October 1415, brought a decisive victory for the forces of England's Henry V over a far larger French army.

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.

Battle of Agincourt on 25th October 1415 in the Hundred Years War: battle map by John Fawkes. Shakespeare imaginatively incorporated into his portrayal of these negotiations a gift from the French Dauphin of a barrel of tennis balls that Henry threatened to turn into cannon shot.

On 11 August 1415, Henry sailed from Southampton with an army of about 12,000 men. How did they fight, and why did they win? Victory gave English soldiers glory and set Henry's reputation as...

Jul 21, 2010 · During the Hundred Years’ War between England and France, Henry V, the young king of England, leads his forces to victory at the Battle of Agincourt in northern France. Two months before,...

In 1415, after nearly 25 years of delicate peace between England and France, King Henry V revived what is now known as the Hundred Years War (1337-1453). He wanted to reassert English claims to the...

Feb 17, 2022 · The Battle of Agincourt (October 25, 1415) was a pivotal battle in the Hundred Years’ War (1337–1453), resulting in an English victory over the French. The English King Henry V and his troops were marching to Calais to embark for England when he was intercepted by forces which outnumbered his.

In pursuit of his claim to the French throne, Henry V invaded Normandy with an army of 11,000 men in August 1415. The English took Harfleur in September, but with their forces cut in half by battle and disease, they resolved to return to England.