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Siege of Orléans: References & Edit History

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Anniversary information added. Oct 05, 2023
Add new Web site: HistoryNet - Hundred Years’ War: Joan of Arc and the Siege of Orléans. May 04, 2018
Article revised to remove dated language. Aug 01, 2014
Added new Web site: British Broadcasting Corporation - The Sieze Of Orleans. Jan 24, 2008
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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