Joan of Arc’s Attempt to Take Paris: A Turning Point in the Hundred Years’ War
On September 8th, 1429, French heroine Joan of Arc, a peasant girl who believed she was acting under divine guidance, led a bold attempt to oust the Duke of Burgundy and capture Paris for the newly crowned King Charles VII. This event marked a significant moment in the Hundred Years’ War, a protracted conflict between […]
Paris attacked by Joan of Arc
On this day in 1429, French heroine Joan of Arc, a peasant girl who believed she was acting under divine guidance, attempted to oust the duke of Burgundy and take Paris for newly crowned King Charles VII.