Joan of Arc Captured: The Burgundians Take France's Hero
Burgundian forces trap Joan of Arc during a desperate relief attempt at Compiègne, ending her military leadership and handing her over to English allies. This capture directly leads to her trial in Rouen and execution, extinguishing the French morale boost she provided and leaving Charles VII to rely on traditional diplomacy rather than divine inspiration to eventually reclaim his kingdom.
May 23, 1430
596 years ago
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