Battle of Orléans

After several months of English siege, Joan of Arc arrives to lift the defenders' morale and organizes a series of attacks aimed at breaking the siege. Tactical superiority, renewed motivation, and coordinated assaults lead to the lifting of the siege on 8 September.

The siege of Orléans is a critical point in the Hundred Years' War. Capture of the city by the English would have opened the road to southern France. Joan of Arc's intervention galvanizes French troops and changes the course of the war.

Combination of frontal attacks on English fortifications, use of harassment forces and raids on enemy supply lines, and exploitation of urban terrain to disorganize the besiegers.

First major French success in several decades. Relaunch of the royal campaign, rise of Joan of Arc, and triggering of several major French victories. Weakens English presence in the Loire Valley.