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) the Fleet Review to celebrate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. In the following year "Agincourt", along with the rest of the squadron, formerly flotilla, deployed to the Mediterranean. The squadron and "Agincourt" did not return home until the following year. In 1956 "Agincourt" she formed part of the Royal Navy force which took part in the Suez Crisis. In 1957, "Agincourt", and the 4th Destroyer Squadron, returned to the Mediterranean. In 1959, "Agincourt" and three of her sister-ships underwent conversion to become radar pickets. The conversion included the addition of the Sea Cat missile and new radar, as well