King Henry V of England led around 6,000 men into a significant battle against a French force of approximately 30,000 near the village of Agincourt during the Hundred Years War. The battle was fought on a wet and plowed field, where English longbowmen played a crucial role, leading to a remarkable English victory with around 10,000 French casualties compared to less than 300 English losses.

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