The Battle of Agincourt on October, 25, 1415, remains one of the most
glorious victories in British history, with a legacy that endures today.
A pivotal moment in the Hundred Years War between France and England, it
reinvigoratead the English campaign in France and bolstered the English
crown's hereditary claims to French land. Published to mark the 600th
anniversary of this famous victory, The Agincourt Companion tells a
wider story about warfare in the middle ages. Delving into the
development and advances in weaponry, armor and tactics during this
period and the impact this had on the battlefield, this is a richly
detailed look at the world of medieval warfare.