The Rest Is History 490. Hundred Years' War: England Triumphant (Part 4)
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Sep 4, 2024 The aftermath of the Battle of Agincourt reveals both devastating losses for France and the emerging complexities of English victory. Henry V’s mixed emotions highlight the grim realities of war amidst tales of chivalry and divine favor. Political chaos in France creates a landscape ripe for intrigue, while Henry's military strategies in Normandy underscore his ambitions. The rise of this formidable king raises questions about his legacy and the heavy expectations placed on medieval rulers.
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Agincourt's Horror
- The Battle of Agincourt was a horrific scene of carnage and death.
- The flower of French chivalry was slaughtered, leaving piles of bodies.
French Losses at Agincourt
- High-ranking French officials and nobles, including dukes and the Archbishop of Sens, were killed at Agincourt.
- The Duke of Orléans, taken prisoner, faced 25 years in English custody.
French Grief and Shame
- Alain Chartier's poem, "The Book of the Four Ladies," reflects French grief after Agincourt.
- Four women lament; the most grieved has a husband who fled, not one dead or captured.
