Some historians are doubting the battle of agincourt s status as perhaps the greatest military victory against overwhelming odds, while also drawing some modern comparisons. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. On october 25, 1415, during the hundred years war 371453 between england and france, henry v 861422, the young king of. With odds greater than three to one, henry had won one of the great. Almost 6,000 frenchmen lost their lives during the battle of agincourt, while english deaths amounted to just over 400. Without the middle finger it would be impossible to draw the renowned english longbow and therefore be incapable of fighting in the future. Battle of agincourt simple english wikipedia, the free. The english army prevailed against the heavily armoured french cavalry which floundered in the mud and was wiped out in the hail of arrows rained down on them. After the initial shock the front line of the french army moved forward to the charge. On october 25, 1415, during the hundred years war 371453 between england and france, henry v 861422, the young. 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. History of the battle of agincourt, and of the expedition of henry v.
The battle of agincourt henry vs major victory over the french on 25 october 1415 is one of the most famous battles of the middle ages. Kings, princes, dukes and nobles abounded on either side. The image below presents the timeline of the kings during the hundred years. Agincourt in literature the list books the guardian. Jan 08, 2020 so well talk about the battle of agincourt, and the village of azincourt. The battle occurred on friday 25 october 1415 saint crispins day 3, in northern france. Looks at a series of the most important issues that surround the battle of agincourt and attempts to unravel the truth behind them. It forms the centrepiece of william shakespeare s play henry v, written in 1599. This resource was written by jane pearson, who teaches at beaumont school in st. The battle of agincourt was a major english victory against a numerically superior french army in the hundred years war. This a region has always been an invasion route, because of its geographical situation and direct access to england.
Henry v and the opening of war with france agincourt 1415. Battle of agincourt museum tries to dismiss overblown myths. The first image of azincourt was taken by peter hoskins, the second by stephan caspar. Oct 25, 2009 some historians are doubting the battle of agincourts status as perhaps the greatest military victory against overwhelming odds, while also drawing some modern comparisons. For example, using the timeline above, we can see that the battle of agincourt in 1415 was part of the hundred years war between france and england. Oct 25, 2015 the battle of agincourt was fought on a muddy field in northern france 600 years ago on sunday st crispins day, october 25th 1415. Timelines are useful in history because they give us an overview of a period of time and can help us to see how events are related. The battle took place in a muddy farmers field in northern france on october 25, 1415 and was one in a series of encounters between france and england that has become known as the hundred years war 371453. We discussed the knight, chivalry, the causes of the 100 years war and the impact of the longbow before we talked about this. Aug 30, 2019 the battle of agincourt occurred on october 25, 1415. Why the battle of agincourt is still important today. The battle of agincourt was fought on 25 october 1415 and was a major win for england against france in the hundred years war. The english army, led by king henry v, famously achieved victory in spite of the numerical superiority of its opponent.
Yet many writers have found other aspects of the hundred years war more. Newly crowned as king of england, henry v, then 27, ventured across the channel to france where the english crown owned land. The battle of agincourt is often heralded as one of the greatest english military victories. Oct 25, 2015 why the battle of agincourt is still important today outnumbered and outmanoeuvred, when henry v won the battle of agincourt it was a famous victory in the hundred years war between the english. Agincourt is one of englands most celebrated victories and was one of the most important english triumphs in the hundred years war, along with the battle of crecy 46 and battle of poitiers 56. The battle of agincourt was significant to henry v because it allowed him to return to england as a hero and victor and its legacy would lead. Jun 04, 2016 battle of agincourt was a major english victory in the hundred years war. The battle of agincourt was fought on october 25, 1415 as part of the hundred years war between the heavily outnumbered army of king henry v of england and that of charles vi of france. The battle repeated other english successes in the hundred years war, such as the battle of crecy 46 and the.
Jul 26, 2015 for the full texts from which the quotations are drawn see a. In the narrow confines of the muddy rain soaked ploughland the. History of the battle of agincourt, and of the expedition. What was the cause that started the battle of agincourt. Battle of agincourt wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Why the battle of agincourt happened view full image 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 371453. Sources and interpretations boydell press, 2000, 2009. In 2002, the archaeologist dr tim sutherland carried out metal detecting and fieldwalking of extensive areas between azincourt and tramecourt, on the traditionallyaccepted site of the battlefield. Finding the site of the battlefield agincourt 1415. The battle of agincourt, 1415 eyewitness to history.
Azincourt was one of the english victories in the hundred years war. The battle scenes and the timeline at agincourt were at the same time riveting and ghastly. Its memory has often been evoked to raise morale and to stir patriotic loyalty in. You can let this animation run at its own speed, or click pause and then move the show on as you wish with the next and prev buttons. Immortalized by william shakespeares play, henry v, agincourt is remembered as an iconic moment in british history. The battlefield lay on 1,000 yards of open ground between two woods, which prevented largescale maneuvers and. Read a biography about king henry v one of the great warrior kings of medieval england, famous for his victory against the french at the battle of agincourt.
But at agincourt french knights came facetoface with a new force, and the brutal encounter that followed changed the face of battle forever. Agincourt in literature the list the 600th anniversary of the battle will provide a cue for screenings of henry v. In the resulting battle, henry v won a decisive victory. It looks at the battle of agincourt as part of the thematic study of warfare through time at gcse, though can be easily be adapted for use at alevel or key stage 3. Explore records online to discover more about the experience of battle and its aftermath.
The battle of agincourt was fought october 25, 1415, during the hundred years war. It took place on 25 october 1415 saint crispins day near azincourt, in northern france. History of the battle of agincourt, and of the expedition of henry the fifth into france, in 1415. Henry v defeats the french at the battle of agincourt. The battlefield lay on 1,000 yards of open ground between two woods, which prevented largescale maneuvers and thus worked to henrys advantage. The first version of the passport safe conducts was introduced during the reign of king henry v seen here at the battle of agincourt in 1415. History of the battle of agincourt, and of the expedition of. The battle occurred on friday 25 october 1415 saint crispins day, november 3. George arents collection, the new york public library. Melvyn bragg and guests discuss the battle of agincourt.
The battle of agincourt gcse the later middle ages. It only lasted 6 hours but has given rise to myths and legends. Englands unexpected victory against the numerically superior french army boosted english morale and prestige, crippled france, and started a new period of english. The battle took place on friday, 25 october 1415 in the county of saintpol. Here are ten reasons why king henry vs army was able to defeat a french force four times its size. Feb 04, 2017 the 9th grade excel class elective studied the battle of agincourt. T he battle of agincourt, whose 600th anniversary falls on st. Longbow played an important role in this battle and also in the whole war. Agincourt was the starting point of the conquering and reconquering of northern france, where crecy only led to the recapture of the old angevin empire and edward iii had no real control, and the reunification of the french nobles under charles vii was started with the attitude, although crecy did enable edward iii to recover a dangerous. Why the battle of agincourt happened the national archives. The battle took place on friday, 25 october 1415, in northern france.
The battle of agincourt was fought on october 25, 1415 saint crispins day,in northern france as part of the hundred years war. Henry v of england led the english army and constable of france charles dalbret led a larger french army. The battle of agincourt was one of the greatest military victories in english history, and secured the role of the longbow archer as a prominent english folk hero. King charles of france didnt engage because he was mentally unwell. The english army, led by king henry v, achieved victory in spite of the numerical superiority of its opponent. Battle of agincourt october 25, 1415 the english army had been for a month investing harfleur before the french government was roused from its inactivity. The battle of agincourt was an english victory against a much larger french army in the hundred years war. Henry v and the battle that made england barker, juliet on. Agincourt was fought during the hundred years war 371453, a series of conflicts between england and france over succession to the french throne that lasted 116 years. Aimed at reader with prior knowledge of the battle, this focused approach provides some convincing answers to key questions about the battle. Sep 26, 2015 a line of english archer figures on the 1415 battlefield at azincourt, nordpasdecalais, france.
Historians reassess battle of agincourt the new york times. Our records provide unique insight into the campaign and battle of 1415, as well as the soldiers who fought in the english army. Owre kynge went forth to normandy, with grace and myyt of chivalry. The battle of agincourt, fought on october 25th, 1415, has gone down in history as one of the great victories of the english over the french. Battle of agincourt on 25th october 1415 in the hundred years war. No medieval finds were made, making sutherland question whether this could really be the site of the battle. The battle of agincourt was a major english victory in the hundred years war. The battle of agincourt on 25 october 1415 ce saw henry v of england r. History of the battle of agincourt, and of the expedition of henry the fifth into france in 1415. On the kings signal the english archers opened a devastating fire on the compact mass of french knights and menatarms. Read this article by dan spencer on the context of the battle of agincourt in relation to the legitimacy of henry vs claim to the french throne.
Why the battle of agincourt is still important today outnumbered and outmanoeuvred, when henry v won the battle of agincourt it was a famous victory in. The english won thanks to the superior longbow weapon, a better field position, superior discipline in maintaining troop formations, the outdated french obsession with heavy cavalry, the poor terrain for. The battle of agincourt was fought during the hundred years war. Henry, son of empress matilda, established stability after civil war between his mother and her rival. T he english victory at the battle of agincourt gave birth to a legend that was immortalized in william shakespeares king henry v. Jul 28, 2019 almost 6,000 frenchmen lost their lives during the battle of agincourt, while english deaths amounted to just over 400.
On the 10th of september, the king of france charles vi took the oriflamme at st. The battle of agincourt took place on the 25th of october of 1415 between the. Read more about the battle of agincourt in this article. Jul 16, 2015 before the battle of agincourt in 1415, the french, anticipating victory over the english, proposed to cut off the middle finger of all captured english soldiers. The battle was later immortalised by william shakespeare in his play henry v. Battle of agincourt, october 25, 1415, decisive battle in the hundred years war 371453 that resulted in the victory of the english over the french.