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There are many tales of war and its heroes but one stands out from the rest, a woman leading an army to battle and winning victories. Hearing voices and seeing profits Joan learned she needed to lead an army for France and for God. Towns surrendered to her armies as they were approaching fearing death and over whelming power. The victory was to be short lived for this woman for after two years she was accused of being a demon, witch, and heretic. Joan was then burned at the stake. Legend tells us that her heart would not burn so it and her ashes were thrown into the Seine River.
Joan of Arc began her fight at the age of seventeen. She began writing letters to the Dauphin, Charles VII. Joan wanted him reinstated at the king of France. She claimed God was on her side and she had the advice of the Saint Michael, Saint Margaret and Saint Catherine. The people believed in her and began to follow her.
Some believe the French were behind her completely, proven when she became a knight......

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