Agincourt Carol

The "Agincourt Carol" is a medieval English song celebrating the English victory over the French at the Battle of Agincourt on October 25, 1415. This battle was a significant event in the Hundred Years' War, where an English army led by King Henry V defeated a much larger French force.1

The carol itself likely dates from around the time of Henry V's triumphant return to England and is a "rousing celebration of the might of the English". It follows a typical carol structure of alternating verses with a refrain. The victory at Agincourt bolstered English morale and strengthened Henry V's claim to the French throne, paving the way for further English conquests.12