When Henry noticed the French army forming what seemed like battle positions, he ordered his troops to prepare for battle.
In truth, there is no way of knowing the real number of soldiers on either side of the battle but it is safe to say that the English were greatly outnumbered. The French were divided into three substantial ranks. When Henry and his army arrived at Blangy on October 23, they were greeted by an overwhelmingly large French force. The French then used various small blockades at rivers and bridges to slow Henry’s progress while simultaneously leading him to Blangy where they planned to decimate his forces. They would then march to intercept Henry’s army as soon as possible (233). Their plan of action was for the French commanders to gather their troops at Rouen. Corrigan tells us that as news of Henry’s conquest spread throughout France, the Council in Paris agreed that something needed to be done. But Henry was adamant about regaining the lands he felt were rightfully his. Here is what historical scholarship reveals about the context of this battle:Ĭorrigan and Neillands both agree that Henry’s goal after Harfleur was to march on the city of Calais, and they also both agree that he did so against the advisement of his Council. It is also a highly important, and often studied historical battle. The battle of Agincourt serves as the climactic moment in Henry V.
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