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English king Henry V, painting by an unknown artist; in the National Portrait Gallery, London.
At the Battle of Agincourt on October 25, 1415, the English army led by King Henry V consisted of approximately 6,000 soldiers.12
This force was composed of roughly 1,000 knights and men-at-arms, alongside 5,000 archers equipped with longbows. Although the exact composition and total size of the opposing French army are subject to historical debate, it is widely accepted that the English were at a significant numerical disadvantage, with most estimates suggesting the French forces numbered between 20,000 and 30,000 men.12