Military Leader · 1412 – 1431
Joan of Arc
Little-Known Facts
- She was about seventeen when she first led troops, and only nineteen when she was executed.
- Twenty-five years after her death, a retrial declared her innocent and a martyr.
Myths & Misconceptions
Was Joan of Arc a trained soldier?
No. She had no military training; she provided inspiration, morale and bold strategic insistence, rallying experienced commanders and troops to victory.