The Battle of Agincourt - France - October 25, 1415. Henry V, had, prior to the battle, seized the port of Harfleur. Henrys' army, weakened by disease and hunger, was en route to England via Calais. In the course of the march, they were intercepted by Charles D'Albret.

The English, with only 6000 men, who were mostly lightly equipped archers, sought a truce with the French, with 25000 armoured cavalry and infantry contingents, but his terms were rejected. In the battle, preceded by heavy rains, the French were at a disadvantage with their weighty armour, narrow battleground, muddy terrain and faulty tactics, making easy targets for the English Archers.

After routing the enemy cavalry, the English troops wielding hatchets and swords, launched successive assaults on the French infantry, they were completely overwhelmed. D'Albret was also slain. Henry returned to England, his triumph paving the way for the English domination of France until the fifteenth century.