Let us imagine an alternate history where Henry V survives his illness in 1422 and continues to reign until 1450. This additional 28 years could have changed the course of European history dramatically. 1. Consolidation of Anglo-French Rule With more time and military strength, Henry V might h

History is shaped not only by great events, but also by the lives — and deaths — of great individuals. Few medieval kings left as lasting an impact on the trajectory of English and French history as King Henry V of England. Celebrated as a military genius and a national hero, Henry V'

In May 1430, while defending the town of Compiègne from a Burgundian attack, Joan was captured. She was eventually handed over to the English and put on trial for heresy in Rouen. The trial was politically motivated, seeking to discredit both Joan and Charles VII’s legitimacy. Joan s

The siege of Orléans marked Joan’s most significant and celebrated victory. The English had besieged the city for several months, and its fall would have dealt a fatal blow to the French cause. When Joan arrived in April 1429, the situation was desperate. However, within days, her encou