Britannica Sources used in this answer

Who won the Battle of Agincourt in 1415?

Created from Britannica articles using AI. AI can make mistakes, so verify using Britannica articles.

Medieval illustration of the Battle of Crecy shows armored soldiers fighting with swords, shields, and bows as mounted knights and banners fill the background. — Hundred Years’ War Image depicting the Battle of Crécy, during the Hundred Years' War, in which Edward III of England defeated Philip VI of France on August 26, 1346.

The English army, led by King Henry V, won the Battle of Agincourt on October 25, 1415. Despite being significantly outnumbered by the French forces, the English achieved a decisive victory, which is widely considered one of England's greatest military triumphs.12