Battle of Agincourt
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Date
October 25, 1415
Type
World
Author
anupjishnu
Location
Azincourt,
Hauts-de-France,
France
Categories
Military & Conflict
Event Details
On October 25, 1415, English King Henry V defeated a larger French army at Agincourt. The English longbowmen played a decisive role, decimating the French knights. This victory was a significant English victory during the Hundred Years' War against France. Despite being heavily outnumbered, the English forces utilized longbows effectively, resulting in a decisive win that boosted English morale and prestige.
The victory crippled the French nobility and is famously depicted in Shakespeare's Henry V ("Band of Brothers").