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 | |||||||
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 |
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.[1][2][3] This campaign was the second sustained French offensive in a generation in the Hundred Years' War.