Agincourt field england

Agincourt field in northern France, site of the famous battle on October 25, 1415, during the Hundred Years' War, where the English defeated the French.

About this subject

The Battle of Agincourt was one of the most iconic conflicts of the Hundred Years' War. The battlefield lies near the village of Azincourt in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France. On October 25, 1415, the English army led by King Henry V faced a numerically superior French force. The terrain, recently plowed and soaked by rain, became a muddy quagmire that hampered the French cavalry.

The English army numbered about 6,000 soldiers, mostly longbowmen. The French had between 20,000 and 30,000 men, many of them armored knights. The rain and mud slowed the French advance, making them easy targets for English arrows. The result was a decisive English victory, with French losses estimated between 6,000 and 10,000 dead, against only a few hundred English.

The battle entered popular culture through William Shakespeare's play "Henry V", which immortalized the "band of brothers" speech. Today, the Agincourt field features a memorial and a visitor center, hosting historical reenactments. The name "Agincourt" is the English version of Azincourt, but the battlefield is commonly referred to as Agincourt in English historical references.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Agincourt battlefield located?

The Agincourt battlefield is in northern France, near the village of Azincourt in the Pas-de-Calais department, about 200 km north of Paris.

Why is the Battle of Agincourt so famous?

It is famous for being an unlikely English victory against a much larger French force, and for being immortalized by Shakespeare in his play 'Henry V'.

What can visitors see at the Agincourt field today?

There is a memorial on site, a visitor center with exhibits about the battle, and periodic historical reenactments.