The battle of Agincourt was fought on a muddy field in northern France 600 years ago on Sunday – St Crispin’s Day, October 25th 1415. Kings, princes, dukes and nobles abounded on either side.

As any Shakespeare fans know, the Henry V story reaches its peak of excitement during the Battle of Agincourt, the battle between Henry's troops and those of the French dauphin, memorably played ...