Agincourt is one of the most evocative names in English military history. Henry V's forces were tired, hungry, and faced a French army three to six times more numerous. However, they possessed several advantages, and English success resulted from the combination of heavily armoured men-at-arms with troops armed with the infamous longbow - the havoc this weapon wreaked was crucial. Using original fifteenth century evidence, including the surviving French battle plan and the accounts of men present in both armies, this title discusses the lead-up to the battle, the tactical dispositions of the two forces and the reasons for the ultimate English success.

Includes maps of: Northern France and Southern England in the Early 15th Century; English Territories in France, 1415; Agincourt Campaign; Siege of Harfleur; Harfleur - the Decisive Attack, 17 September 1415; Battle of Agincourt - Initial Positions, about 1100 Hours, 25 October 1415, as Seen from the South; Battle of Agincourt, as Seen from the North, about 1200-1400 Hours, 25 October 1415; Northern France to 1422; English Territories in France, 1422. Additional name on cover: Jefrrey Burn. "Osprey history"--Page 4 of cover.

Origins of the battle -- Opposing commanders: Henry V, King of England; French commanders -- Opposing armies: Cavalry, Infantry, Man-at-arms Armour and Weapons, Archer, Crossbowman, Gunner, French and English organization -- Agincourt campaign: Siege of Harlfleur; March to Calais; No passage of the Somme; Henry raises morale; Across the Somme; Where were the French?; March to Agincourt -- Battle of Agincourt: French battle plan; English battle formation; deployments; killing of the prisoners; French plan revisited.