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Charles Martel defeated the Moors/Arabs at Tours.
the franks (french) defeated the army of Arbabs and Berberswho had conquered Spain in 711 the franks victory at the battle of Tours enabled Christianity to surive in Western Europe
It is most often considered to be the European Christian defense against the forces of Islam.
In October, 732, Charles met Abd-er-Rahman outside of Tours and defeated and slew him in a battle (the Battle of Poitiers) which must ever remain one of the great events in the history of the world, as upon its issue depended whether Christian Civilization should continue or Islam prevail throughout Europe. It was this battle, it is said, that gave Charles his name, Martel (Tudites) "The Hammer", because of the merciless way in which he smote the enemy.
The Crusades. There were nine crusades between 1096-1272