Henry V was extraordinarily successful in France with his longbows. He married Catherine de Valois, daughter of the mad French king Charles VI and became heir to the French throne. That was worth the trouble of invading France. read more
Henry V would use the French support of the Welsh rebellion to justify his war against France. To make matters worse, the French often supported Scotland against English invasions. What also annoyed France was the tendency of the English to side with the Holy Roman Emperor against France - with the German Emperor also making his own claims for land in France. read more
One of the most renowned kings in English history, Henry V (1387-1422) led two successful invasions of France, cheering his outnumbered troops to victory at the 1415 Battle of Agincourt and eventually securing full control of the French throne. read more