The Battle of the Herrings, fought in 1429, was an English victory over the French during the Hundred Years' War. It was named after the barrels of herring that were being transported to the English army. The battle was a minor engagement but is remembered for its unusual name.

The Battle of the Herrings is a subject for English and French chronicle poetry, often with a satirical tone due to its unusual name. The event contributed to the tradition of naming battles after unusual objects, which became a motif in poetry and folklore. The battle's story is sometimes used to illustrate the mundane aspects of war.