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Joan Cut Her Hair To Travel Safely
- Joan cut her hair and wore men's clothes to travel safely across hostile territory to Chinon.
- Castor explains this was practical: trousers, tied hose and a doublet made riding at night safer and reduced risk of sexual assault.
Orléans Was Theologians' Live Test For Joan
- The theologians used military success as a live test for Joan's divine claim: lift the siege of Orléans.
- Castor describes how she was given armour, a horse and troops to see if God was truly with her.
How Joan Lifted The Siege Of Orléans
- Joan entered Orléans on a white horse with a silken banner and led an aggressive attack that lifted the six-month siege in four days.
- Castor emphasizes morale, fresh troops and Joan's charisma as key factors in rapid victory.