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Agincourt (1415)
 
War:   Hundred Years War
 
Date(s):   25 Oct 1415
 
Location:   France
 
Outcome:   English victory
 
Principal   Commanders:   English: Henry V, King of England
 
Description:   After the successful siege at Harfleur, Henry marched his force of about 6000 knights, archers and men-at-arms towards Calais. During his march the French army of 20,000 was able to position itself between Henry and Calais. Henry used a narrow front channeled by woodland to give his heavily outnumbered force a chance. The French deployed in three lines. The first line attacked and was repulsed by the English longbowmen. The second line attacked and was beaten back. The third line moved to engage but loss heart when they crossed the field covered with French dead; they soon retreated. Henry was left with control of the battlefield and a decisive victory. He soon resumed his march to Calais.

French Leadership: Charles d'Albret and Jean Bouciquaut II



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