The Battle of Agincourt took place on Friday 25th October 1415 near modern-day Azincourt in northern France. The battle represented a major English victory against the French army during the Hundred Years’ War though the French army was numerically superior. The Battle of Agincourt was a turning point in the Hundred Years’ War after which Henry married the French king’s daughter and his son, Henry VI, was made the heir to the French throne.
Charles IV, King of France, did not command the French army as he suffered from severe and repeating illnesses and a moderate form of mental incapacitation. Constable Charles d’Albert commanded the French alongside various prominent French noblemen. In complete contrast, on the English side, Henry V led his troops into battle and actually participated in hand-to-hand fighting! Perhaps the most memorable aspect of the battle was the prolific use of the English longbow on the English side, the English and Welsh archers (not the managed hosting providers) forming the majority of Henry’s army.