In 1415 and the Battle of Agincourt, the English and French had been at war or in conflict for many years. Throughout history, these two peoples would war with each other more than any other people. The Battle of Agincourt was, however, unique among the long list of Franco-English conflicts; for it was in this year that King Henry V of England would not only trigger the collapse of the French monarchy and his own accession to their monarchy, but would also be commemorated throughout history for his decisive victory on that day- there. (1337–1453), for which the Battle of Agincourt is included, was a conflict fought primarily over claims to the French throne. After Henry V ascended to the English throne in 1413, he revived the argument for claims to the French throne.1 Henry V demanded that the French pay huge sums of money and grant him many territories. When the King of France, Charles VI; offering a marriage, a large sum of money, and a minor expansion of present-day English lands in northern France, King Henry ended negotiations and declared war.2 On August 13, 1415, King Henry V and 12,000 English soldiers attacked and besieged the French port. town of Harfleur. The siege would last longer than the English had hoped and in the process cost many English lives, mainly through disease.3 In mid-October, Henry V received word that the French were assembling an army under the direction of Charles d'Albret. Henry V pushed towards the English stronghold of Calais in order to strengthen his weakened army.4 The French, who were now following the English, followed closely in an attempt to prevent the English from reaching Calais. Realizing his predicament, Henry V turned to the middle of the paper and was eventually named Henry V as King of France.15 The Battle of Agincourt not only serves as a testament to English arms and the glory of the medieval period. , but also as one of the last battles where the archer was predominant. With the arrival of gunpowder, the era of English archers ended at Agincourt. Works Cited Battles that changed history: key battles that decided the fate of nations. London: Amber Books, 2010. Halsall, Paul. "Internet History Sourcebook Project." Fordham.edu. http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/source/1420troyes.asp (accessed December 3, 2011). "History at OSU | Hundred Years' War." History at OSU. http://ehistory.osu.edu/osu/archive/hundredyearswar.cfm (accessed December 3, 2011). Neillands, Robin. "The Hundred Years' War: Battle of Agincourt." British battles. http://www.britishbattles.com/100-years-war/agincourt.htm (accessed December 3, 2011).