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What happened at the battle of Agincourt in 1415 ? L. O: 1. Describe the course of the battle. 2. Explain why Agincourt was such a significant victory for Henry and the English.

Fact File: Henry V Born: 1387 Parents: Henry IV and Mary Married: Catherine, daughter of French King Children: Henry VI Crowned: 1413 Died: 1422 Key Events: • 1415 – Battle of Agincourt

Henry V claimed the old ‘English claim’ on the French throne.

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1. At what range could the English inflict the first casualties on their enemy? 2. Why would the Archers target the horses? 3. The closer they got to the English Longbow men, the more dangerous it would be for the French Knights. Explain why.

Why should the French have won the battle of Agincourt? The French should have won the Battle of Agincourt because… What did the English do that led them to win the battle? The English did some clever things to win the battle. For example. . Overall, do you think it was luck or skill that won the battle for the English? Overall, I think it was……because…

History homework: answer the 3 questions using the sheet in your book.

Why do you think that some historians say that the battle of Agincourt saw the ‘death of chivalry’? Chivalry= the Knights’ code of honour.