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Battle of Agincourt

1415 · Medieval

War

Fought on October 25, 1415, the Battle of Agincourt was a decisive English victory in the Hundred Years' War. Despite being heavily outnumbered, King Henry V's forces, relying heavily on longbow archers, defeated the French army led by Constable Charles d'Albret. The battle is considered one of England's greatest military victories.

Key Figures

Henry V of EnglandCharles VI of FranceCharles d'AlbretJean II le Meingre (Boucicaut)

Locations

CalaisAzincourt

Topics

BattleEnglandwarEurope

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