Joan of Arc - From Peasant Girl to Legendary Warrior - History Documentary

Joan of Arc remains one of the most extraordinary figures of the Middle Ages. Born into a peasant family in France around 1412, she emerged during the darkest years of the Hundred Years’ War, claiming that divine voices had instructed her to support Charles VII and help drive the English from France. Still only a teenager, Joan gained the confidence of the French court and became closely associated with the dramatic relief of Orléans in 1429. Her presence inspired French forces at a crucial moment and helped clear the way for Charles VII’s coronation at Reims.