Battle of Agincourt

battle_name=Battle of Agincourt

Urban Legends

It is said , that the British famous 'two finger salute' derives from the gestures of Welsh archers, fighting alongside the English at Agincourt. The myth claims that the French cut off fingers from archers, and that the "finger" was a sign of defiance by those who retained their fingers.

Related Topics:
Welsh - Archers - English - Agincourt - French

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