The HORRIFIC Execution Of Joan Of Arc
One of the biggest legacies of the 100 Years War was the story of Joan of Arc. Up to the point where Joan came to the forefront of the French Army, the English Army were winning heavily. However Jane s leadership helped to turn the tide in the war for the French. She is remembered today as the teenage peasant girl who took control of the French Army, however her story began when she was just 13. At the age of 13 she experienced visions and was visited by 3 saints. They told Joan to lead the French Army and expel the English from her country. Following this she managed to convince a commander to provide her with an escort to the Dauphin, Charles. Here she persuaded Charles to give her control of the army, and she set her sights on lifting the Siege of Orleans. She successfully managed to end the siege and saw off the English. She then carried out further military campaigns being just a teenager at the time. She dressed in male armour and clothes at the time to disguise herself and protect h
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