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TIL at the Battle of Agincourt, around 5,000 English archers faced off against 10,000 armored French knights and men-at-arms (who had a total force of 30,000 soldiers). The battle resulted in around 10,000 French losses, while the English suffered only 400 casualties.

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Bg8Yd TIL about the Battle of Belleau Wood in 1918. Inexperienced US Marine battalions stopped attacks with makeshift trenches and rifle fire alone, fought through machine gun kill fields down to pistol and knife range and defeated the Germans despite more than 50% casualties including most officers.
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