At the end of summer in 1415, King Henry V of England initiated his campaign to reclaim the French throne by invading Normandy. The siege of Harfleur proved to be a significant challenge, taking weeks to subdue and resulting in a devastating outbreak of dysentery, which forced a third of his army to return home. Despite these setbacks, Henry V continued his campaign, leading his remaining forces towards Calais. Henry V, the Most Capable Medieval English King? The Battle of Agincourt: The Muddy Massacre of the Hundred Years’ War As the English troops approached their destination, the French army, significantly larger and better supplied, positioned themselves to block Henry's path. On October 24, 1415, the two armies faced each other near the villages of Tramecourt and Agincourt. That night, the English army, weary and starving, sat in silence under strict orders from their king, preparing for the battle that would follow. Read moreSection: NewsVideosHistoryImportant EventsRead Later