# Battle of Agincourt — WHE Definition Discussion (1-18776) **URL:** \ **Category:** WHE Articles\ **Created:** [March 2, 2020, 10:00am UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/battle-of-agincourt-whe-definition-discussion-1-18776/17235 "2020-03-02T10:00:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
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The Battle of Agincourt on 25 October 1415 saw Henry V of England (r. 1413-1422) defeat an overwhelmingly larger French army during the Hundred Year's War (1337-1453). The English won thanks to the superior longbow, field position, and discipline. The French suffered from a reliance on heavy cavalry in poor terrain and the ill-discipline of their commanders. * * * _This is a companion discussion topic for the original definition at [https://www.worldhistory.org/Battle\_of\_Agincourt/](https://www.worldhistory.org/Battle_of_Agincourt/)._ * * * **Join the Conversation** - Does this match what you've learned about the topic before? - What did you think about this definition? - Have you come across a different take on this topic? Is there anything you'd like to ask about this definition? Ask away — and if you spot something that should be covered, that's useful to know too. ---
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