This is History: A Dynasty to Die For S8 E8 | The Triumph
Nov 4, 2025
King Henry V rides into London as a celebrated victor after Agincourt, unleashing a wave of euphoria. As the city revels, he coldly calculates his next move, forging an alliance with Sigismund of Luxembourg. The moral implications of his decisions, including the massacre of prisoners, spark controversy. Henry's pilgrimage and reforms aim to consolidate his power as England prepares for a bold new campaign against France. This period of triumph is just the beginning of an even more ruthless chapter in his reign.
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Prisoners Paraded Through Celebratory London
- Henry parades French prisoners through London after Agincourt amid ecstatic crowds.
- Many prisoners survived but most captured on the field had been executed shortly after the battle.
Execution Over Ransom Changed Warfare Tradeoffs
- Henry ordered almost all French prisoners executed to prevent a possible second attack.
- He prioritized tactical security over ransom revenue and traditional chivalric norms.
Henry Frames Victory As Divine Punishment
- Henry lectured Charles, Duke of Orléans, claiming God punished the French for their sins.
- He presented himself as a divinely appointed scourge rather than merely a victorious general.
