Joan of ArcJoan of Arc

1414 Joan of Arc Joan of Arc spoke with the heir to the spoke with the heir to the throne of France throne of France CharlesCharles

She told him she had received a message She told him she had received a message from God in a dream stating she had to from God in a dream stating she had to save Francesave France

Joan of Arc Joan of Arc asked Charles to give her asked Charles to give her command of the French army at command of the French army at OrleansOrleans, , and he didand he did

She led the French army to victory against She led the French army to victory against the Englishthe English

In 1430In 1430 Joan of ArcJoan of Arc was captured by was captured by the people of Burgundy (allies of the people of Burgundy (allies of England), and was tried for witchcraftEngland), and was tried for witchcraft

She was burned at the stake in 1431, She was burned at the stake in 1431, because the English were afraid of because the English were afraid of her influenceher influence

By 1453 France had regained all By 1453 France had regained all their territory back from England their territory back from England except Calaisexcept Calais