Hundred Years' War and the Battle of Agincourt

Flashcards about the Hundred Years' War and the Battle of Agincourt.

What was the Hundred Years' War?

A series of wars fought between England and France from 1337 to 1453.

What was the main reason for the Hundred Years' War?

To decide whether the King of England or the King of France should rule France.

What was the Angevin Empire?

A considerable empire in France owned by the English crown in the early twelfth century.

Name some regions included in the Angevin Empire.

Normandy, Maine, Anjou, Touraine, Gascony, and Aquitaine.

Why did the English kings believe they were the legitimate rulers of France?

Successive English kings believed they had a right to the French throne.

Describe the nature of the Hundred Years' War.

It was a series of battles with many years of little to no fighting, interspersed with major campaigns.

When did the Battle of Agincourt occur?

October 25, 1415.

Who fought in the Battle of Agincourt?

King Henry V of England and King Charles VI of France.

What was Henry V's strategy after losing half his men?

To march his army north to Calais to meet English ships and return to England.

What type of bow did the English archers use?

Longbows.

What was the firing rate and effective range of the English longbow?

Around 12 arrows a minute and could kill from nearly 200 metres away.

What type of bow did the French tend to use?

Crossbows, which were powerful and accurate but took longer to load.

What factors slowed down the French charge at Agincourt?

Thick mud, heavy armour, and wooden spikes set up by the English.

What was the outcome of the Battle of Agincourt for the French?

A disaster; the French were slaughtered by the English archers.