@MilHistNow: On this day in 1415, An English army led by Henry V defeats a much larger French force near Calais at Azincourt (or Agincourt). A play by William Shakespeare will later immortalize the battle: “Gentlemen in England shall think themselves accursed they were not here.”

On this day in 1415, An English army led by Henry V defeats a much larger French force near Calais at Azincourt (or Agincourt). A play by William Shakespeare will later immortalize the battle: “Gentlemen in England shall think themselves accursed they were not here.” pic.twitter.com/Hodbsqkc1S

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