Battle of Agincourt V marched to the north, the French moved to block them along the River Somme. They were successful for a time, forcing Henry to move south, away from Calais, to find a ford. The English finally crossed the Somme south of Péronne, at Béthencourt and Voyennes and resumed marching north. Without a river obstacle to defend, the French were hesitant to force a battle. They shadowed Henry's army while calling a "semonce des nobles", calling on local nobles to join the army. By 24 October, both armies faced each other for battle, but the French declined, hoping for the arrival
HMS Agincourt (D86) HMS Agincourt (D86) HMS "Agincourt" (D86) was a later or 1943 fleet destroyer of the Royal Navy. She was named in honour of the Battle of Agincourt, fought in 1415 during the Hundred Years' War. "Agincourt" was built by R. & W. Hawthorn, Leslie & Company Limited on the River Tyne. She was launched on 29 January 1945 and commissioned on 25 June 1947. She joined the 4th Destroyer Flotilla, part of the Home Fleet based in the UK. In 1951, "Agincourt" subsequently became Captain (D), meaning she was the leader of the flotilla. In 1953 she took part in