Events tagged with "battle-strategy"

Historical Events tagged with "battle-strategy"

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Military & Warfare

Joan of Arc Fails to Capture La Charité

November 24th, 1429 595 years ago

Joan of Arc led a military effort to besiege La Charité, a strategically important stronghold during the Hundred Years' War. Her forces aimed to liberate the town from English control, but the siege faced numerous challenges. The French troops, bolstered by the fervor surrounding Joan's reputation, were unable to breach the defenses, facing numerous logistical problems and strong resistance from the English defenders. Ultimately, the siege concluded without success.