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Battle of Agincourt

1415 Artois Feldschlacht

Battle of Agincourt, 15th century miniature. Provided by en:User:Isis on 12 Aug 2002 to the english Wikipedia.

Battle of Agincourt, 15th century miniature. Provided by en:User:Isis on 12 Aug 2002 to the english Wikipedia.

Author: Unknown - Ms 6 f.243 Battle of Agincourt, 1415, English with Flemish illuminations, from the 'St. Alban's Chronicle' by Thomas Walsingham (vellum), English School, (15th century)License:PD
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Henry V is attacked by the Duke of Alençon.

Henry V is attacked by the Duke of Alençon.

Author: James William Edmund Doyle / Edmund EvansLicense:PD
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panorama of the battlefield of Agincourt

panorama of the battlefield of Agincourt

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The memorial to commemorate the 600th anniversary of the Battle of Agincourt in 2015.  Photographed 9 November 2017.

The memorial to commemorate the 600th anniversary of the Battle of Agincourt in 2015. Photographed 9 November 2017.

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Agincourtcarol

Agincourtcarol

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Agincourt Centre 1415 Memorial to the Knights who died at Agincourt

Agincourt Centre 1415 Memorial to the Knights who died at Agincourt

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Agincourt sword replica made by Hanwei

Agincourt sword replica made by Hanwei

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The Morning at Agincourt

The Morning at Agincourt

Author: Sir John Gilbert (1817–97)License:PD
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King Henry V at the Battle of Agincourt, 1415

King Henry V at the Battle of Agincourt, 1415

Author: John Gilbert (1817–97)License:PD
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King Henry V at the Battle of Agincourt : The King wears on this surcoat the 
Royal Arms of England, quartered with the Fleur de Lys of France as a symbol of his 

claim to the throne of France

King Henry V at the Battle of Agincourt : The King wears on this surcoat the Royal Arms of England, quartered with the Fleur de Lys of France as a symbol of his claim to the throne of France

Author: Harry PayneLicense:PD
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Battle of Agincourt, 1415. King Henry V of England at the Battle of Agincourt, France, 25 October 1415. Line engraving, 19th century.

Battle of Agincourt, 1415. King Henry V of England at the Battle of Agincourt, France, 25 October 1415. Line engraving, 19th century.

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Death of Baudouin d'Ailly (1355-1415) after the battle of Agincourt. Jean-François-Théodore Gechter (1796-1844). Silver bronze. Purchase 1981. Louvre museum (Paris, France).

Death of Baudouin d'Ailly (1355-1415) after the battle of Agincourt. Jean-François-Théodore Gechter (1796-1844). Silver bronze. Purchase 1981. Louvre museum (Paris, France).

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Menhir erected in memory of the knights who died at Agincourt

Menhir erected in memory of the knights who died at Agincourt

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The Morning of the Battle of Agincourt

The Morning of the Battle of Agincourt

Author: Sir John Gilbert (1817–1897)License:PD
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The Battle of Agincourt. What better way to spend a St George's day afternoon than watching the English beat the French at Agincourt.  Seen here on the first team pitch of Morley RUFC.  I do think we only won because besides infantry, we also had bowmen and artillery and there were only half a dozen French present.  Final score: one-nil to the away side.

The Battle of Agincourt. What better way to spend a St George's day afternoon than watching the English beat the French at Agincourt. Seen here on the first team pitch of Morley RUFC. I do think we only won because besides infantry, we also had bowmen and artillery and there were only half a dozen French present. Final score: one-nil to the away side.

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The Thanksgiving Service on the Field of Agincourt

The Thanksgiving Service on the Field of Agincourt

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Tour de l'observatoire du champ de bataille d'Azincourt

Tour de l'observatoire du champ de bataille d'Azincourt

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Historical Overview

The Battle of Agincourt was an English victory in the Hundred Years' War. It took place on 25 October 1415 near Azincourt, in northern France. The unexpected victory of the vastly outnumbered English troops over the French army boosted English morale, crippled France, and began a new period of English dominance in the war. This advantage lasted for 14 years, until England was defeated by France in 1429 during the Siege of Orléans.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Legendary English victory.

Anglo-Saxon England

  • Commander: Heinrich V.
  • Strength: ca. 6.000
  • Casualties: ca. 600

Kingdom of France

  • Commander: Charles d'Albret †
  • Strength: ca. 20.000 - 30.000
  • Casualties: ca. 6.000

Strategic Context

Henry V's attempt to militarily enforce his claims to the French crown.

Conflict / War

Hundred Years' War

Decisive English victory.

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