Siege of Harfleur in 1415

This illustration depicts the Siege of Harfleur in 1415, at the beginning of Henry V of England’s campaign in France. The scene shows English soldiers, recognizable by their red crosses, assaulting the walls of the fortified town, while defenders resist from the ramparts. The image emphasizes the violence of medieval sieges, the strategic importance of Norman ports, and the renewed intensity of the Hundred Years’ War in the early 15th century. The capture of Harfleur preceded the English march toward Calais and the Battle of Agincourt.