Step 1 : Introduction to the question "3. O: 1428-1429, Hundred Years' War. The battle ended in failure for the English and an inspiring victory for the French with Joan of Arc on their side."
...1. Ocana 2. Orl�ans 3. Oudenarde 4. Omdurman In 1428, the Duke of Bedford sent troops to besiege Orl�ans. The English focused on taking out the castle defending it. Both sides held their ground as the French had heavy defenses and were attacking English reinforcements. Under the leadership of Joan of Arc, the French sent a small army to capture the English positions and strongholds. The English were defeated and many people of France were inspired. Thousands of people joined the French army, which started to go north.
