French academics claim English soldiers acted like 'war criminals' at the Battle of Agincourt. They also accuse King Henry V of giving his permission for captives to be burnt to death.

It was a spectacular win for the young English King Henry V on St. Crispin’s Day 1415. And everybody loves to see a win for ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...