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  • 1415. Northern France.

  • The Hundred Years war continues.

  • After spending the Autumn months campaigning in Northern France Henry V King of England is making his way home.

  • But first he must contend with a large army awaiting him near the town of Agincourt.

  • The french army led by Jean la Maingre and Charles d' Albert is more a collection of arrogant Nobles than an army.

  • Distracted by their own bitter rivalries.

  • While the English army is a disciplined force led by King Henry a shrewd commander and an inspiring.

  • Presence.

  • As the Sun rises on the 25th of October.

  • Henry moves his weary and hungry men into position knowing they are largely.

  • Outnumbered heavy rainfall overnight has left the newly plowed field.

  • Separating the two forces a certain muddy mess.

  • The French forces awake and take a leisurely breakfast.

  • Happy to wait and let disease and hunger grind down Henry's army.

  • Knowing this only to well Henry moves his army forward hoping to provoke the French into rash action.

  • Henry's gamble is successful.

  • Lines of unprepared French knights and Nobles push and shove amongst themselves.

  • Eager to engage their English counterparts.

  • Henry's longbowmen will be the key to defeating the French striking them down as they traverse the muddy fields.

  • To protect his longbowmen from cavalry Henry has ordered them to plant sharpened stakes in front of their positions.

  • To emerge victorius Henry must survive the upcoming battle and destroy or rout the French army before him.

  • Only then can he make his way home.

1415. Northern France.

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