The English victory at Agincourt is one of the most astonishing ... because of frightened men or frightened horses — and crashed directly into the approaching first line of French infantry.

The longbow, which soon became the standard armament of English infantry, was a weapon of tremendous accuracy and power. ... It was at Agincourt in 1415 that the ‘two finger salute’ appeared.

The longbow, which soon became the standard armament of English infantry, was a weapon of tremendous accuracy and power. An English archer was expected to be able to hit a person-sized target more ...

Step into history as we explore the legendary Battle of Agincourt, where England triumphed against overwhelming odds. Discover the strategies, heroes, and impact of this pivotal moment in English ...

But as row upon row of cavalry, infantry and armoury made their way down the imposing avenue, the British presence was all about showing that those battles with France are a thing of the past - and ...

It is the battle that inspired Shakespeare to write some of his most memorable lines: “Once more unto the breach, dear friends” and “We few, we happy few, we band of brothers”.

The 'middle finger salute' did not derive from the defiant gestures of English archers whose fingers had been severed at the Battle of Agincourt. David Mikkelson Published Sept. 29, 1999 ...