The Genius Medieval Battle Tactic That Defeated The French at Agincourt

Was it the mud? Was it the longbow? Or were French battlefield decisions the real reason they lost? Join medieval historian Matt Lewis as he breaks down the battlefield tactics that shaped the legendary Battle of Agincourt. From Henry V’s calculated use of terrain to the deadly efficiency of the English longbow men, Matt reveals how strategy, not just luck, secured one of the most astonishing victories in medieval history. 00:00 Intro 00:48 The Kings 01:22 Henry V 01:48 The Motive 02:10 Charles VI, AKA "the Mad" (Charles le Fou) 02:51 The English Set Sail 03:21 The English Army 04:00 Siege of Harfleur 05:51 Harfleur Falls 07:04 Henry's Gamble 1 07:46 The First Skirmish 08:16 French Battle Plans 09:14 Offer of Battle 10:50 Agincourt 11:51 Eve of Battle 12:55 The Day of Battle 13:12 English Tactics 14:26 French Tactics 15:00 French Cavalry 15:52 Total Numbers 16:41 Battle Odds 18:30 Henry's Gamble 2 20:00 The Battle Begins 20:20 The Long Bow 22:21 The French Make Their Move 23:10 The Mud 23:40 Men at Arms Enter the Fray 25:06 The Climax 27:30 The Retreat 28:00 Henry The War Criminal? 30:31 The Casualties 31:41 Matt's Most Valuable Commander 33:17 Book Recommendations You can now become a History Hit member right here on YouTube! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world-renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. Get an exclusive release every week by signing up here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZwU2G-KVl-P-O-B35chZOQ/join