Part 2 chronicles Joan of Arc¡¯s rise as a military leader and her role as the savior of France. Leaving her hometown, Joan embarks on a journey to convince the French king and lead the army. Her courage and tactical brilliance on the battlefield establish her as a heroic military figure. She inspires her soldiers, giving them hope and bravery. At the same time, Joan faces political intrigues and the inefficiencies of leadership, which she must navigate to stay true to her mission. Under her command, the French forces achieve significant victories that change the course of the nation¡¯s destiny, but these triumphs come at great personal cost to Joan.
BOOK II IN COURT AND CAMP
Chapter 7 Our Paladin in His Glory
Chapter 8 Joan Persuades Her Inquisitors
Chapter 9 She Is Made General-in-Chief
Chapter 10 The Maid¡¯s Sword and Banner
Chapter 11 The War March Is Begun
Chapter 12 Joan Puts Heart in Her Army
Chapter 13 Checked by the Folly of the Wise
Chapter 14 What the English Answered
Chapter 15 My Exquisite Poem Goes to Smash
Chapter 16 The Finding of the Dwarf
Chapter 17 Sweet Fruit of Bitter Truth
Chapter 18 Joan¡¯s First Battle-Field
Chapter 19 We Burst In Upon Ghosts
Chapter 20 Joan Makes Cowards Brave Victors
Chapter 21 She Gently Reproves Her Dear Friend
Chapter 22 The Fate of France Decided
Chapter 23 Joan Inspires the Tawdry King
Chapter 24 Tinsel Trappings of Nobility
Chapter 25 At Last?Forward!
Chapter 26 The Last Doubts Scattered
Chapter 27 How Joan Took Jargeau