At Verneuil, an English military contingent commanded by John, Duke of Bedford faced off against a larger coalition of French forces led by Jean II, Duke of Alençon, John Stewart, and Earl Archibald of Douglas. This confrontation was part of the ongoing Hundred Years' War, a protracted series of conflicts between the kingdoms of England and France over territorial disputes and claims to the French throne. The battle was set within the broader context of English ambitions to consolidate power in France following previous victories.

The English troops, although outnumbered, utilized superior tactics and effective use of archery, a hallmark of English military strategy during this period. The English longbowmen played a crucial role in the engagement, inflicting heavy casualties on the French forces before they could close in for hand-to-hand combat. This tactic allowed the English to maintain a tactical advantage despite the numerical inferiority of their contingent.

The aftermath of the battle saw the English solidifying their position in Northern France, further disheartening the French military efforts. It was a pivotal moment in the Hundred Years' War, demonstrating the effectiveness of English tactics and the continuing challenges faced by the French nobility in uniting against a common adversary.