Joan was more of a celebrity at this point than a general. France would continue winning against the English regardless. Thing is that Joan was becoming increasingly popular among the peasants and her fame was overshadowing Charles Vii and the nobility. read more
Joan in response began resorting to more and more desperate military actions without his support, and for the first time, the French were losing battles in which she was involved. Some contend that Charles failed to ransom her after her capture because he saw no further use for her. read more
Joan went on to successfully siege Jargeau, Meung, Beaugency, Troyes, and Saint-Pierre-le Moûtier; her troops won open-field battles at Patay, Montépilloy, and Lagny; and more than thirty cities surrendered 14 without a fight. read more