Battle of Agincourt (1415)

Question 1

What were three reasons for the outcome?

Answer 1

• King Henry V decided to place army in battlefield in which his flanks were protected by woodlands on either side, meaning he could focus his army forward and not be vulnerable from sides.
• Placed down pikes in the ground in front of infantry, protecting against cavalry charges, allowing him to place longbowmen on frontlines while being safe
  -Henry ordered longbowmen to shoot volleys at French armies, forcing French army to retreat or attack into a bad position. Attacked through boggy land, horses shot out from underneath + heavy plate armour caused knights to drown

Question 2

What were the role of leaders?

Answer 2

-King Henry positioned army in an area in which flanks were protected by woodland.
-Henry ordered for pikes to be placed in ground, longbowmen ordered to fire volleys, forcing French to move
-Poor decision by French leaders to order an attack, leading to their defeat