Why the English win at Agincourt? Flashcards
What was useful about the battlefield?
Thin~French Archers could not get on. Wet~Hard for men at arms to gallop. Ploughed recently- Hard for men at arms to gallop. Trees surrounding-conceals archers. PS falls under preparation paragraph.
What was to do with equipment and the long bow the English were using?
One reason equipment could be considered the most important reason for the English to win the battle of Agincourt is that the English were using the vastly superior longbow against the French crossbow.
How does the English putting stakes in the ground fall under preparation.
Also the English putting stakes in the ground also helps the case of preparation being the most important reason for the English victory at Agincourt. This is because the English putting stakes in front of there archers helps stop the French men at arms from directly attacking the archers,
Why was the English ruler being ruthless a good thing?
One reason leadership could be considered the most important reason for the English win at Agincourt is that there leadership was ruthless. Midway through the battle Henry fearing attack from behind sacrificed all his valuable French prisoners to prevent this. This ultimately helped the English win the battle.
How would you write about Henry’s Charisma?
Another reason leadership could be considered the most important reason for the English win at Agincourt is that, Henry was meant to be highly charismatic. It is thought by many that he gave inspirational speeches both at Harfleur and on Saint Crispin’s day at Agincourt. This meant that the English men were inspired for the battle,
What would you write about tactics?
A reason that may be considered the most important reason for the English win at Agincourt is tactics. Although both of these I have already done the battle field was brilliant and the stakes in the ground were great. These all meant that the English position was far better due to tactics. This is why tactics may be considered the most important reason for the English win at Agincourt.
What do you write in the introduction of an essay?
Date. Location. Who it is between.
What do you write in the conclusion?
Can be shorter. No new evidence. What was most important