Battle of Agincourt

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The English archers were thrown forward in wedge-shaped salients. Many archers were naked below the waist due to the continuing dysentery of the march, and the Englishmen's last meal was four days previous. Once in formation, the archers were not allowed to leave and had to relieve themselves where they stood.

[/ QUOTE ]Where's William Castle when we need him?

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The French always had the advantage of population, so they always took the "cannon fodder" approach to warfare.

[/ QUOTE ] This is surprising to read. In which instances did the French adopt the "canon fodder" approach? The Napoleonic Wars show quite the oposite, in fact. Where did that "always" come from?

If you are referring to the numerical asymmetry between the invading English and the defending French, it is usually the case that the invader is numerically inferior to the invaded population, generally speaking. (The "cannon fodder approach" in World War I was a universal "approach" and not a French specialité.)