Battle of Agincourt Flashcards
When was the Battle of Agincourt?
1415
Who had the better position?
The English
Give 3 ways the English has the better position
Placed on the narrowest point of the battlefield to funnel the French in to a tighter space
Wet clay land which was difficult for cavalry
Flanks protected by woodland
What was the size of each army?
English- 8,000
French- 15,000
What was the first move made by Henry V?
Longbowmen fired at French cavalry
What did the French do in response to the English archers’ attack?
Cavalry charge
How effective was the French cavalry charge?
Ineffective- slaughtered by archers, stuck in mud and could not retreat because the French infantry was in the way
How do the English finish off the French?
Launched into a melee with knights fighting on foot and archers joining in from the sides
How many of each side were killed?
English- 450
French- 4000
Give 3 good decisions Henry V made at the battle of agincourt
Got his knights to dismount and fight
Was brave and fought alongsidet his men
Chose a good position
What 3 key lessons were learned at the Battle of Agincourt?
Archers were very important
Death of chivalry- Henry killed French prisoners
Decline of the mounted knight
