In late August 1422 Henry V lay on his deathbed at the Château de Vincennes in France. He was dying at the height of his powers at the age of just 35. He would leave behind… Read More »The Legacy of Henry V and the Infant King
Henry V’s victory at Agincourt in 1415 dealt a major blow to his French enemies. However, the war in France was very far from won. In this article, we’ll look at how Henry V sought… Read More »Henry V: The Scourge of God
In 1415, Henry V had begun his campaign to claim the French throne by taking Harfleur. However, his army suffered significant losses, not because of the fighting but from a virulent epidemic of dysentery. Instead… Read More »The Battle of Agincourt
On 13th August 1415 a large fleet of English ships landed near Harfleur in Normandy. The fleet was carrying Henry V and his army. His stated purpose was to claim the French throne. After an… Read More »Henry V: The Invasion of France
In the early autumn of 1386, Henry Bolingbroke had cause for celebration. His beloved wife Mary had just given birth to his first son at Monmouth Castle in Wales. For this reason, the boy would… Read More »The Making of Henry V