The Battle of Agincourt took place in the Middle Ages, on 25 October 1415. This battle is one of the most memorable and strategically fought battles between England and France. The Battle of Agincourt involved England and France near Agincourt. The Battle of Agincourt occurred 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 and sometimes France won (Keegan 79). The Battle of Agincourt occurred because of the Treaty of Bretigny. The Treaty of Bretigny was made 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. Therefore, he felt entitled to rule France. When the French did not honor the treaty, Edward III became angry and battle ensued between England and France. England captures the French king named John II and places a ransom on his head for three million gold crowns and three territories, Aquitaine, Poitou and Calais. The French didn't have gold crowns so they gave hostages to England until they could pay. The hostages escaped so John II returned to England. John II died shortly afterwards. John II's son did not honor the treaty, which resulted in another battle with England (Keegan 79). King Henry IV was the great-grandson of Edward III who also thought 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 be king and continued to fight with France for territory as his father and grandfather had done. He believes… middle of paper… a respectable relationship between them that remains to this day. Works Cited Shakespeare, William. The Life of King Henry the Fifth. New York: Unicorn Publishers Inc, 1950. Pages 173-295. Bishop, Morris. Middle Ages. New York: Bonanza Books, 1984. Pages 66, 99, 385, 392.Holt, Sol. Exploring World History. New Jersey: Globe Book Company Inc, 1990. Pages 204-205, 311.Keegan, John. The face of battle. United States of America: Penguin Books, 1978. Pg. 78-116. Internet sources"www.chronique.com." St. Crispin's Day Speech by Shakespeare's King Henry V C. 1599. 05/09/10 "www.middle-ages.org.uk." Chronology of King Henry V. 22/5/10“www.wikipedia.org” Battle of Agincourt. 05/11/10