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A Long and Illustrious History › The Middle Ages
In which famous battle of 1415 did Henry V defeat the French despite being heavily outnumbered?
- Battle of Agincourt
- Battle of Bosworth
- Battle of Crécy
- Battle of Poitiers
Why this is the correct answer
Henry V led English forces to a stunning victory over the much larger French army at Agincourt in October 1415, during the Hundred Years War. His victory secured his claim to the French throne and is celebrated in Shakespeare's play 'Henry V'.