Battle of Agincourt Flashcards
How did Henry V position his army at Agincourt? (2 points)
- His men-at-arms dismounted and formed a block in the centre
- His archers were placed on the two flanks, with stakes hammered into the ground in front of them.
How did Henry V win Agincourt? (3 steps)
- Longbows fired volleys of arrows, causing retreat
- The retreating cavalry ran into the French infantry
- Henry’s men then pushed in from all sides and coralled the French troops
How did the Battle of Agincourt start?
Henry sent archers into the woods to fire at the French knights, this was called galling.
How many English were lost at Agincourt?
450
How many French were lost at Agincourt?
4,000 (inc. 3 dukes, 5 counts, and 90 barons)
How many troops did Henry V have at Agincourt?
8,000
6,000 archers
How many troops did the French have at Agincourt?
15,000
10,000 cavalry and 5,000 infantry
How wide was the gap in which Henry placed his troops at Agincourt?
750m
In which year was the Battle of Agincourt?
1415
Name 2 poor decisions Henry V made regarding Agincourt.
- March across France was risky and weakened his army
- Outmanouvered and forced to fight
What did Henry V do well at Agincourt? (3 points)
- Defensive positioning
- Placement of army
- Use of longbows and decisive force.
What did Henry V intend to do in France?
Gain land
What did Henry V’s galling lead to at Agincourt?
An undisciplined French Cavalry charge, as they felt it was unchivalrous.
What protected Henry’s flanks at Agincourt?
Woods
What protected Henry’s front at Agincourt?
Plouged land, made up of clay which caused the horses to sink in it during their charge.
