The Battle of Agincourt occurred on 25 October, 1415. It was a bloody victory for the English over the French in the middle period of the Hundred Years’ War.  Henry V invaded France in August, 1415, took Harfleur in September and then decided to move further inland towards Normandy, through Picardy, and then finally to Calais.  There he met the bulk of the French army.
    The French army, under command of the Constable Charles I d’Albret, finally caught up with the English army at Agincourt.  The terrain was thickly wooded with trees which worked to the advantage of the English archers and foot soldiers; the assaults continued out of the woods and into the surrounding fields.
    The fields were soggy with the Autumn rains and the French knights were at a great disadvantage with their heavy armor.  The English engaged their enemy with long-bows, axes, and swords, cutting the French army down in great numbers.  The French in their heavy armor could not move with as much agility as the English knights could in their light chain mail.
    After three hours of fighting, the French had lost the Constable himself, 12 noblemen of the highest rank, 1,500 knights and about 4,500 men-at-arms.  The English also took about 1,000 prisoners to be ransomed for gold and silver.  The English lost only 2 noblemen, 100 foot soldiers, and 13 men-at-arms.
    This English victory gave Henry V the recognition he wanted.  He became the heir to the French throne in 1420.  After his death in 1422, Joan of Arc rallied the French and the English were gradually driven from France, leaving only Calais in their possession.