The English had captured the port of Harfleur, and were marching  north towards Calais. The French confronted them just above the  Somme, in a thick f
The English had captured the port of Harfleur, and were marching  north towards Calais. The French confronted them just above the  Somme, in a thick forest near the town that gave this battle its  name. Initial French cavalry attacks were repelled by English  archers, who then took up swords and axes against the main assault  as the battle became a rout. FTP, name this 1415 victory for King  Henry V.
The English had captured the port of Harfleur, and were marching  north towards Calais.