Joan of Arc’s Army

French armies under Charles VII, 1415–53

Philippe Gaillard, Florent Vincent

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Osprey
01 March 2025

History; European history; Medieval history; Military history; Land forces & warfare; Uniforms & insignia

Series: Men-at-Arms

A fully illustrated study of the French armies that were inspired by Saint Jeanne d’Arc, reformed under King Charles VII and eventually victorious over England in the Hundred Years’ War.

Saint Jeanne d’Arc remains a central figure in France’s national legend, having ushered the country’s flagging military forces into a period of extraordinary reform and revival that culminated – some 22 years after her death – in the French emerging triumphant from the Hundred Years’ War. France’s 1429 victory at Orléans, which was headed by Saint Jeanne, marked the first major setback to a long series of English successes and led directly to the coronation of King Charles VII, who would transform France’s fortunes by making peace with Burgundy, gathering foreign allies and creating permanent armed forces under royal control.

In this engaging new study, French military historian Philippe Gaillard examines the events and individuals that brought about such a pivotal shift in the trajectory of medieval France. Combining detailed research with period illustrations, artefact photography and newly commissioned artwork plates, the author brings to life the story of Saint Jeanne d’Arc, the army she revitalized and the structural and tactical changes that carried King Charles VII and France to victory at Formigny and Castillon in the 1450s.

By: Philippe Gaillard
Illustrated by: Florent Vincent
Imprint: Osprey
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 558
Dimensions: Height: 248mm, Width: 184mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9781472862112
ISBN 10: 1472862112
Series: Men-at-Arms
Pages: 48
Publication Date: 01 March 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

OVERVIEW Introduction – Agincourt – Civil war – ‘The Maid’ THE DAUPHIN & JOAN OF ARC ARMY COMPOSITION Captains and companies – Men-at-arms – Foot-soldiers, archers and crossbowmen DEFEATS & VICTORIES Defeats – Victories FRANCE’S ALLIES The Scottish guards – Compagnies d’ordonnance – Franc-archers Artillery – The culverin revolution Logistics – Navies ARMOUR & WEAPONS Armour – Helmets – Weapons – Equipment of infantry and coutiliers SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY PLATE COMMENTARIES INDEX

Philippe Gaillard is a researcher and author active in the military history and wargaming community in his native France. Florent Vincent is an illustrator specializing in historical and military subjects. He works with many French and foreign publishers and museums, and is also the co-author of two books on the Gallic Wars.