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96 pages : 25 cm, 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 and 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. ... [Back cover], Additional name on cover: Jefrrey Burn, \"Osprey history\"--Page 4 of cover, Includes bibliographical references (page 91), Origins of the battle -- The opposing commanders. Henry V, King of England -- The French commanders -- The opposing armies. The cavalry -- The infantry -- The man-at-arms : armour -- The man-at-arms : weapons -- The archer -- The crossbowman -- The gunner -- Organization : The English -- Organization : The French -- The Agincourt Campaign. The siege of Harfleur -- The march to C

Author

Bennett, Matthew, 1954-, Burn, Jeffrey J

Publisher

Oxford, U.K. : Osprey Pub.

Published

1991

Language

EN

ISBN

9781846035913

Subjects

History, Humanities

Rating

3.64 / 5 (52 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14