Battle of Meung-sur-Loire

Battle of Meung-sur-Loire
Part of the Hundred Years' War

Early sixteenth-century artist's impression of Joan of Arc on campaign.
Date15 June 1429
Location
Result French victory
Belligerents
Kingdom of France Kingdom of England
Commanders and leaders
Joan of Arc
John II of Alençon
John, Lord Talbot
Thomas, Lord Scales
Strength
6,000 – 7,000 (including non combatants) Lower than the French
Casualties and losses
Light Heavy

The Battle of Meung-sur-Loire took place on 15 June 1429. It was one of Joan of Arc's battles following relief of the siege at Orléans.[1][2][3] This campaign was the second sustained French offensive in a generation in the Hundred Years' War.

  1. ^ Selwood, Dominic (29 April 2018). "On this day in 1429: Joan of Arc wins her first military victory as she outwits the English besiegers of Orléans". The Times UK edition. Retrieved 11 November 2019.
  2. ^ "Maps of Joan's Journeys". Archived from the original on 1 December 2005.
  3. ^ "Jeanne d'Arc by Mrs. Oliphant". Authorama. Retrieved 11 November 2019.

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