Tom Holland argues that the morale-boosting effect of Joan's conviction was a crucial element in the French military effort at Orléans.

“I think that's a reason why Alonso and perhaps the DOAT also believe in her is that they sense that this sense of conviction is something that will inspire their men. And the French armies at this point are demoralized. They have zero morale. So perhaps this girl with her absolute sense of convictio”

The English had no strategic hope of winning the war in the long run because France was too populous and strong.

“that in the long run, right, France was just too preponderant, too strong relative to England for that ever to have happened.”

Dan Snow claims that Joan of Arc fundamentally shifted the momentum of the Hundred Years' War in favor of the French.

“Joan had turned the tide. The English had felt that shift and that is why they hated Joan.”