The Hundred Years War LINK TO MAP OF HENRY V'S CAMPAIGN IN
FRANCE -Henry V was 25 years old when he came to the throne of
England in April 1413. -He began preparing for his invasion of
France when all negotiations failed in February 1415. -In the
last 50 years warfare had changed a considerable amount.....
-Plate armour was now in general use. -New arrowhead had been
developed. -Armies had become better trained & more
professional. -Henry doubled the number of King's ships. -The
final army, excluding ship crews and the Royal Household
numbered around 10,000 fighting men. -Henry intended to mount
his entire force & over 20,000 horses, including pack animals,
sailed with his expedition to Harfleur in 1415. -French
deputation offered Henry a present of tennis balls by the way of
compensation...Henry did in fact remark: "If God wills, I shall
play with such balls in France that they will lose the game, &
if they sleep too deep they shall waken to the sound of us
beating on their doors." -August 7, 1415 Henry join