Once the ebbing tide had lowered Cause_change_of_position_on_a_scale the water level , a force of English longbowmen marched Motion_directional partway across the ford and , standing Self_motion in the water , engaged Participation a force of mercenary crossbowmen , whose shooting Use_firearm they were able to suppress Hindering .

A French cavalry force attempted to push Hold back the longbowmen but were in turn attacked Attack by English men-at-arms .