Author: David Nicolle
Illustrator: Graham Turner

About this book
In 1415 King Henry V of England invaded France and won an overwhelming victory at the Battle of Agincourt. Following his victory, the English conquered a large part of northern France, and by 1429 were besieging the city of Orleans. In this darkest hour, France's fortunes were transformed by the inspirational leadership of a young woman, Jeanne d'Arc (Joan of Arc). Within four months the French had broken the siege and won a great victory at the battle of Patay over the previously invincible English. This book examines the crucial campaign which marked the turning point of the Hundred Years War.

Contents

• Background to the Campaign
• Chronology
• Opposing Commanders
• French: Joan of Arc, Richemont, Dunois, La Hire, De Xantrailles, Alencon
• English: Sir William Glasdale, Earl of Suffolk, Talbot, Fastolf
• Opposing Armies
• Opposing Plans
• The Campaign: the breaking of the siege of Orleans, English relieving army defeated at Patay
• Aftermath
• Bibliography
• The Battlefield Today
• Index

Paperback; November 2001; 96 pages; ISBN: 9781841762326