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During the 100 years' war, Henry tried to conquer northern France

Henry raised his army by paying for captains to supply troops, which they would command

Henry sailed to France, and it took him 5 weeks to capture the port at Harfleur. He army was not prepared for a face to face battle; Henry wanted to simply siege castles.

Henry marched across France, to show the french he wasn't scared. The french followed him, trying to force him into battle

The french eventually trapped Henry's weak, ill men, and forced them to accept battle

Henry had 8000 troops, the French had 15000

Henry sent his archers into the trees to fire at the French lines

25th October 1415: the battle begins

The French amy were angered by Henry's choice of hiding his archer, it was regarded as unchivalrous. They began a disorganised charge towards the English

Longbow archers fired at the French, causing their cavalry charge to fail