The Battle of Agincourt
Dan Snow's History Hit
History Hit
4.7 • 13.7K Ratings
🗓️ 2 October 2025
⏱️ 41 minutes
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Summary
In this episode, Dan explains the dramatic story of the Battle of Agincourt when, against overwhelming odds, Henry V’s underdog English army emerged victorious over their mighty French opponents. We explore why the battle happened in the first place, as well as the key characters, weaponry, and tactics that turned the tide.
Join Dan to discover how Agincourt became a legendary military triumph in English history.
Written by Dan Snow, and edited by Dougal Patmore and Matthew Wilson.
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| 0:00.0 | Hello, |
| 0:00.5 | folks, Dan Snow here. |
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| 1:40.0 | That he which hath no stomach to this fight let him depart, his passport shall be made, |
| 1:47.1 | and crowns for convoy put into his purse. We would not die in that man's company that fears his fellowship to die with us. Old men forget. Yet all shall be forgot, but he'll remember, with |
| 1:56.3 | advantages, what feats he did that day. Then shall come our names familiar in his mouth as household words. |
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