Nerith & Victorious
Victorious Victorious
Ever dissected the Battle of Agincourt like a math problem? I’m curious how the odds shifted with that longbow advantage.
Nerith Nerith
Sure, I’ve tried it a few times. If you strip it down to the basics, the English were outnumbered about 4 to 1, but the French had most of their troops in the open. The longbowmen could fire 10–12 arrows a minute, each striking the front of the enemy ranks before the knights could close. That’s like giving the English a 30‑percent boost in damage per minute, while the French gained nothing. Once the first volleys shattered the French formation, the odds swung dramatically in England’s favour, turning a numerical disadvantage into a decisive tactical win. It’s a neat example of how a small technological edge can flip the math on the battlefield.
Victorious Victorious
Nice math, but you left out the morale collapse, the muddy field, and the knights who slipped through the gaps. The longbow is a great variable, but if you ignore the rest, you’re just chalking up a coincidence.