# The Battle of Agincourt

An episode of [Dan Snow's History Hit](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1042631089), 2 Oct 2025, 36 min.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/acast/s/dansnowshistoryhit/e/68dd47e7597bc7d53f01dd59/media.mp3?tk=eyJ0ayI6ImRlZmF1bHQiLCJhZHMiOnRydWUsInNwb25zIjp0cnVlLCJzdGF0dXMiOiJwdWJsaWMifQ==&sig=QxznyF3UlG3kgMaUsaZ_LO35YD1YAhvB64IyRmaUpZI

In this episode, Dan explains the dramatic story of the Battle of Agincourt when, against overwhelming odds, Henry V’s underdog English army emerged victorious over their mighty French opponents. We explore why the battle happened in the first place, as well as the key characters, weaponry, and tactics that turned the tide. Join Dan to discover how Agincourt became a legendary military triumph in English history. Written by Dan Snow, and edited by Dougal Patmore and Matthew Wilson. Did you know you can watch this episode on Dan's YouTube Channel? Check it out on https://www.youtube.com/@DSHHPodcast We'd love to hear your feedback - you can take part in our podcast survey here: https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on. You can also email the podcast directly at ds.hh@historyhit.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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