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8th May 1429: Siege of Orléans lifted by French forces, marking a turning point in the Hundred Years’ War
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A major engagement on 7 May resulted in the capture of the English stronghold known as Les Tourelles and, the following day, English forces abandoned the siege of Orleans and ...
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