William Shakespeare · 1599 · road

Shakespeare's history play. The young King Henry V, pressing his claim to the French throne, sails from Southampton to besiege Harfleur, then leads his sick and outnumbered army across France. At Agincourt, on Saint Crispin's Day, the English longbows shatter the French cavalry against all odds - and at Troyes the victor woos Katherine to seal the peace.

1. 1
   London

   The English court, where a mocking gift of tennis balls from the Dauphin hardens Henry's resolve to press his claim to France.

2. 2
   Southampton

   The fleet musters and sails; on the quay Henry uncovers and condemns three traitors bribed to kill him.

3. 3
   Harfleur

   Once more unto the breach: Henry rallies his men to storm and take the besieged Norman port.

4. 4
   Agincourt

   Sick and outnumbered, the English band wins a stunning victory on Saint Crispin's Day, immortalised in Henry's speech to his happy few.

5. 5
   Troyes

   At the French court Henry secures the crown and woos the Princess Catherine, sealing peace between the two kingdoms.