Orleans, Siege of

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Orleans, Siege of (1428 - 1429)

War:

Hundred Years War

Date(s):

1428 - 1429

Location:

France

Outcome:

French victory

Description:

The siege of Orleans was the turning point of the Hundred Years War. After over 80 years of warfare the French finally gained the upper hand with the decisive victory at Orleans. Thomas de Montacute and 5000 English troops begin the siege of Orleans, the largest fortified position held by Charles of France, on October 23, 1428. William de la Pole, duke of Suffolk, succeeded Montecute in November after he was slain by a cannon ball. The siege continued for months. At around this same time, Joan of Arc appears at the court of Charles. Charles allows Joan to lead a relief force in April. In May, Joan attacked the English in unison with a force from Orleans and drove the English from their positions. The next day they abonded the siege; momentum now lay with the French.

English Leadership: Thomas de Montacute and William de la Pole

French Leadership: Joan of Arc

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