Azincourt

Azincourt is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of northern France. It is a rural locality characterized by farmland and a small resident population, with the local economy primarily based on agriculture and small services that support residents and visitors.

The village is best known for its association with the Battle of Agincourt, which occurred on October 25, 1415, during the Hundred Years' War. The engagement took place on a field near Azincourt, where an English army under King Henry V defeated a larger French force. The battle is often cited for its use of longbowmen, the impact of terrain on combat, and its enduring place in both English and French historical memory. It contributed to the broader course of the war and influenced contemporary perceptions of military capability and leadership.

In the present day, the area around Azincourt preserves aspects of the landscape linked to the battle and hosts commemorations and markers related to the event. The battlefield and related sites attract historians, researchers, and visitors interested in medieval warfare and the history of the Hundred Years' War. Azincourt, as a small community, occupies a quiet place within the rural tapestry of northern France, while its historical association with Agincourt continues to shape its identity for some visitors and scholars.