Feb 20th in class: Before reading: You are King Henry V of England and are leading an army in an invasion of France in order to claim the kingship there. You feel that you have a right to the French throne because your great grandfather’s mother was the daughter of Philip IV, king of France. Back in England, the Archbishop of Canterbury and your leading nobles all encourage you to undertake this war with France. At first you are successful; your army lays siege to Harfleur and capture this important city. But now, as you march to Calais, you realize that your army has been reduced by disease and battle to just 12,000 men. They are battle-weary and are weakened by hunger and enforced marches. You learn that the French army of 60,000 fresh troops and Calvary are blocking your path less than a mile away. The French send an emissary demanding your surrender and payment of a ransom in order to avoid the slaughter of your troops. Everyone is awaiting your answer. What will you choose to go to battle against far superior odds or surrender and raise money for the ransom in England?