The Battle of Agincourt took place in the Middle Ages on October 25, 1415. This battle is one of the most memorable and strategic battles between England and France. The Battle of Agincourt involved England and France near Agincourt. The Battle of Agincourt took place during the “Hundred Years’ War”. The Hundred Years' War began in 1337 and ended in 1453. The Hundred Years' War actually lasted 116 years. The Hundred Years' War included England, France and later Burgundy. Sometimes England won the battles and sometimes France won (Keegan 79). The Battle of Agincourt occurred because of the Treaty of Brétigny. The Treaty of Brétigny was concluded thanks to Henry V's great-grandfather, King Edward III. King Edward III's mother was the daughter of Philip the Fair, also known as Philip II, King of France. He therefore felt entitled to lead France. When the French failed to honor the treaty, Edward III became angry and a battle between England and France ensued. England captures the king of France named John II and places a ransom on his head of three million gold crowns and three territories, Aquitaine, Poitou and Calais. Since the French had no gold crowns, they gave hostages to England until they could pay. The hostages fled and John II went to England. Shortly after, John II died. John II's son did not honor the treaty, resulting in another battle with England (Keegan 79). King Henry IV was the great-grandson of Edward III who also believed he had the right to rule France and so the battles continued. In 1387, Henry IV had three sons, one of whom was named Prince Hal. Price Hal was groomed to become king and continued the struggle with France for territory as his father and grandfather had done. He believes... middle of paper ... a respectable relationship with each other that remains today. Works Cited Shakespeare, William. The life of King Henry V. New York: Unicorn Publishers Inc, 1950. P. 173-295. Bishop, Morris. Middle Ages. New York: Bonanza Books, 1984. P. 66, 99, 385, 392. Holt, Sol. Explore world history. New Jersey: Globe Book Company Inc, 1990. P. 204-205, 311. Keegan, John. The face of battle. Unbound United States of America: Penguin Books, 1978. Pg. 78-116. Internet sources “www.chronique.com”. St. Crispin's Day Address King Henry V C. by Shakespeare, 1599. 05/09/10 « www.middle-ages.org.uk. » Chronology of King Henry V. 05/22/10 « www.wikipedia.org » Battle of Azincourt. 05/11/10