The movie "Henry V" was primarily talking about the story that King of England-Henry V led England won a great victory at the battle of Agincourt against France. The young Henry V was good at military strategies and tactics; he had the ability to encourage morale and he was loved and respected by subordinate. Henry V was encouraged by ministers and bishop to take back France, at the same time, he received an insulting gift from French Prince; he decided to start the battle. With great courage, Henry V led nobles and civilian people won their significant victory, and finally forced the King of France signed the peace treaty between England and France. The King of France agreed to let his daughter, Catherine, marry to Henry V with the condition that their son will be the future King of France. England had its great victory over this war, and Henry V made it happen. Henry V’s fantastic skills approach, credibility, and other leadership traits were perfectly captured in the difficult overall process of the war.
Henry V gave many speeches in the movie, these speeches showed his wonderful skills of leadership. There was a scene of Henry talking to the city governor of France, he was assertively threaten the French governor of attacking the French citizens if he wouldn’t let English troops get inside the city; but he mentioned that if the governor open the city gate peacefully, they wouldn’t hurt French citizens. Henry V’s speech was just right for the occasion; firstly, he didn’t send ambassadors to talk to the governor, he did it in person; secondly, he talked in details about hurting French citizens and this made an ideal threatening impact; and finally, this speech was at the right time because the governor didn’t get backups from French Prince. Henry V grabbed the governor’s weak point to successfully get into the city.
Another important scene was the speech giving before the battle at Harfleur. The battle day was important to England, so both the King and soldiers were nervous and couldn't fall asleep before the very day. Henry V wore a cloak to talk to some soldiers and talk to them to know their real thoughts, to find a right way to get them inspired and motivated. After talking to his soldier, Henry confronted his own fear, with considerable thoughts, he found his way to inspire himself and motivate his troops. Henry V motivated his noble soldiers with honor, money, and power; to common people Henry V said their names would be remembered. He also mentioned their parents. He emphasized they should make their parents be proud of them. He motivated and inspired his troops with the significance of honor, and the pathetic of timidity. "That he which hath no stomach to this fight, let him depart; his passport shall be made, and crowns for convoy put into his purse: we would not die in that man's company, that fears his fellowship to die with us...” This speech showed Henry V had good human skills. He knew how to work with a team and organize team members to cooperate to achieve goals. There was another interlude in the story. In the movie there was a man named Bardolf. He was one of the English army and he used to be a close friend of Henry V. Bardolf was caught stealing goods from a church. Henry V commanded before that no stealing permitted. Although Bardolf was his friend, he had to keep his words. As a result, Bardolf was hung in front of other soldiers to let them know their King was a credible person. Henry V successfully held his credibility. Leaders have a responsibility to make their followers know they are believable. A trustworthy leader can attract more followers. Anyway, Henry V was a wise leader overall. Externally, he used strategies and tactics to defeat enemies, those strategies and tactics were designed by the psychological needs, circumstances, weaknesses and the situation of the case at hand. Internally, he used affection, respect, honor and belief to win the integrity and join forces of his own people.