English Literature

Force and Order Battle of Agincourt

Force and Order Battle of Agincourt

The Hundred Yearsโ€™ War is a misnomer not only because the hostilities between England and France lasted from 1337 to 1453, but also because, as with much medieval warfare, engaged fighting was comparatively infrequent during this period. Major battles usually lasted less than two weeks, commonly with less than 3,000 people on each side, siege being a far more common form of achieving victory. … Read the rest