SIEGE OF ORLEANS
OCTOBER 12, 1428 - MAY 8, 1429

The English besieged the French city of Orleans. The Siege of Orleans was part of the Hundred Years' War. In fact, historians view it as the turning point of the war.

Joan of Arc was the unifying and motivating factor in the French camp. She succeeded, the English packed their bags, and the French went on to win the war.

Around 300 English soldiers lost their lives and 200 English soldiers were made prisoners.
 

France 1382 - 1453
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