The Battle of Agincourt
Battle of Agincourt
Belligerents Kingdom of England Kingdom of France
Commanders
Henry V of England Charles d 'Albret †
Strength
About 5,900 (but see Modern re-assessment). 5/6 archers, 1/6 dismounted men-at-arms. Between 20,000 and 30,000 (but see Modern re-assessment). Estimated to be 1/6 crossbowmen and archers, 1/2 dismounted men-at-arms, 1/3 mounted knights.
Casualties and losses
At least 112 dead, unknown wounded [1] 7,000-10,000 (mostly killed) and about 1,500 noble prisoners [1]
Edwardian – Breton Succession – Castilian – Two Peters – Caroline – Lancastrian
Agincourt – Rouen – Baugé – Meaux – Cravant – La Brossinière – Verneuil – Orléans – Jargeau – Meung-sur-Loire – Beaugency – Patay – Compiègne – Gerbevoy – Formigny – Castillon The Battle of Agincourt (pronounced a zhin kuhr, or /ˈeʤənˌkɔrt/) was fought on Friday 25 October 1415 (Saint Crispin 's Day), in northern France as part of the Hundred Years ' War.[2]
The armies involved were those of Kings Henry V of England and Charles VI of France. Charles did not command the French army himself, as he was incapacitated. The French were commanded by Constable Charles d 'Albret and various prominent French noblemen of the Armagnac party. The battle is notable for the use of the English longbow, which Henry used in very large numbers, with longbowmen forming the vast majority of his army. The battle was also immortalised by William Shakespeare as the centrepiece of his play Henry V.
Contents [hide]
1 Campaign
2 Battle
2.1 Situation
2.2 Terrain
2.3 Fighting
2.4 Aftermath
2.5 Notable casualties
2.6 Sir Peers Legh
3 Modern re-assessment of Agincourt
3.1 Were the English as outnumbered as traditionally thought?
4 See also
5 Notes
6 References
7 Further reading
[edit] Campaign
Henry V invaded France for several reasons. He hoped that by fighting a popular foreign war, he would strengthen his position at home. He wanted to improve his
Belligerents Kingdom of England Kingdom of France
Commanders
Henry V of England Charles d 'Albret †
Strength
About 5,900 (but see Modern re-assessment). 5/6 archers, 1/6 dismounted men-at-arms. Between 20,000 and 30,000 (but see Modern re-assessment). Estimated to be 1/6 crossbowmen and archers, 1/2 dismounted men-at-arms, 1/3 mounted knights.
Casualties and losses
At least 112 dead, unknown wounded [1] 7,000-10,000 (mostly killed) and about 1,500 noble prisoners [1]
Edwardian – Breton Succession – Castilian – Two Peters – Caroline – Lancastrian
Agincourt – Rouen – Baugé – Meaux – Cravant – La Brossinière – Verneuil – Orléans – Jargeau – Meung-sur-Loire – Beaugency – Patay – Compiègne – Gerbevoy – Formigny – Castillon The Battle of Agincourt (pronounced a zhin kuhr, or /ˈeʤənˌkɔrt/) was fought on Friday 25 October 1415 (Saint Crispin 's Day), in northern France as part of the Hundred Years ' War.[2]
The armies involved were those of Kings Henry V of England and Charles VI of France. Charles did not command the French army himself, as he was incapacitated. The French were commanded by Constable Charles d 'Albret and various prominent French noblemen of the Armagnac party. The battle is notable for the use of the English longbow, which Henry used in very large numbers, with longbowmen forming the vast majority of his army. The battle was also immortalised by William Shakespeare as the centrepiece of his play Henry V.
Contents [hide]
1 Campaign
2 Battle
2.1 Situation
2.2 Terrain
2.3 Fighting
2.4 Aftermath
2.5 Notable casualties
2.6 Sir Peers Legh
3 Modern re-assessment of Agincourt
3.1 Were the English as outnumbered as traditionally thought?
4 See also
5 Notes
6 References
7 Further reading
[edit] Campaign
Henry V invaded France for several reasons. He hoped that by fighting a popular foreign war, he would strengthen his position at home. He wanted to improve his
References: Philip of Burgundy, Count of Nevers and Rethel (b. 1389) Charles I d 'Albret, Count of Dreux, the Constable of France John II, Count of Bethune (b. 1359) John I, Duke of Alençon (b Frederick of Lorraine, Count of Vaudemont (b. 1371) Robert, Count of Marles and Soissons Edward of Norwich, 2nd Duke of York (b. 1373) Michael de la Pole, 3rd Earl of Suffolk