How did news of the battle of Agincourt reach England?
By Dan Spencer News of the battle would have been eagerly awaited across England. Thousands of men from all across the country... Read More
‘Kill the poys and the luggage!’. Were there boys at the battle of Agincourt?
By Professor Anne Curry Act 4 scene 7 of Shakespeare’s Henry V begins with the Welsh captain Llewellyn (otherwise known as Fluellen)... Read More
20-26 July 1415 – Troops continue to arrive. The king makes his will.
By Dan Spencer The beginning of this week saw a commission given to Richard Redeman and John Strange to muster the retinue... Read More
13-19 July 1415: The Army Continues to Gather
By Dan Spencer The mustering of retinues for the campaign continued in the region around Southampton. On 14 July the muster of... Read More
Can we follow Henry’s route today?
By Peter Hoskins The short answer is yes we can. We are fortunate that there are many contemporary reports of the campaign.... Read More
Where did Henry Cross the Somme?
By Peter Hoskins The first objective after landing in France was the capture of Harfleur. Once this had been achieved, and measures... Read More
Were there gunners in the English army?
By Dan Spencer Gunners are first recorded in English service in 1346 during the reign of Edward III. This coincides with the... Read More
How was the army fed?
By Dan Spencer WinchesterCathedralHenry V needed to assemble a large army and fleet for his invasion of France in 1415. However feeding... Read More
Did Henry V take guns with him on his campaign of 1415?
By Dan Spencer Gunpowder weapons originated in China and had reached Western Europe by the early fourteenth century. One of the earliest... Read More