Battle of Meung-sur-Loire
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. This campaign was the second sustained French offensive in a generation in the Hundred Years' War.
| Battle of Meung-sur-Loire | |||||||
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| Part of the Hundred Years' War | |||||||
Early sixteenth-century artist's impression of Joan of Arc on campaign. | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Kingdom of France | Kingdom of England | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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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 | ||||||
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