Henry V became King of England in 1413. He was one of the great warrior kings of the country, cast in the same mould as Edward I and Edward III. He was just, pious, athletic, chivalrous, acquisitive, ruthless and eager to gain honour on the field of battle. Henry hoped that a successful campaign against the nation's traditional enemy would draw the people together and establish the popularity of the Lancastrian dynasty. This book explores the background, organisation and equipment of the armies which fought in one of the most famous conflicts in England's history - The Battle of Agincourt. -- From the back cover.

Includes maps of: March to Agincourt; Plan of the Battle of Agincourt, 25 October 1415.