Joan of Arc, a devout and charismatic peasant girl, emerged as a pivotal figure in France's struggle against English domination during the Hundred Years' War. Driven by divine visions, she led French armies to crucial victories, inspiring her countrymen and frustrating her enemies. Joan's unwavering faith and exceptional military acumen played a pivotal role in the liberation of Orleans and the eventual French victory at the Battle of Patay. However, her triumph was short-lived, as she was captured by the Burgundians and unjustly condemned to death by the English. Joan's execution at the age of 19 transformed her into a martyr and a symbol of French national identity, forever etching her name in the annals of history.
