Case studies - The Battle of Agincourt, 1415 Flashcards
1
Q
What was against Henry V in the battle?
A
He was; outnumbered 8000 English to 15000 French, trapped and forced to fight, weak from his march across France
2
Q
What was Henry V’s good defensive position?
A
His flanks and archers were protected by woodland, he chose the narrowest position to funnel the French troops and the two armies were separated by wet clay and marshland
3
Q
What did Henry V do to gall the French into attacking him?
A
He attacked them with archers and he charged recklessly at them which was against the code of chivalry
