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
The Arabs were defeated in the Battle of Tours in 732 by the Merovingian Frankish Kingdom (the country that would eventually become France). Specifically, Charles Martel lead the Frankish forces.
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Remember this saying, "In 732 at the battle of Tours, Charles Martel defeated the Moors." He was king of the Franks.
The Muslims were defeated at the Battle of Tours. This stopped their expansion into Europe.
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Charles Martel defeated the Moors/Arabs at Tours.
He defeated the Muslim invaders at the Battle of Tours.
The Muslim forces at the Battle of Tours were from the Caliphate of the Umayyad dynasty.
Charles Martel's army defeated an army of the Umayyad Caliphate commanded by 'Abdul Rahman Al Ghafiqi, Governor of al-Andalus, at the Battle of Tours.
Charles MartelThe Frankish realm under Charles Martel was the foremost military power of Western Europe. He was in control of the army that won the Battle of Tours.Charles Martel defeated the Muslims in North Central FRANCE at the battle of Tours in 732.
Charles Martel defeated Muslim raiders from Spain at the Battle of Tours.
At the Battle of Tours; a Christian army commanded by Charles Martel defeated an invading Muslim army commanded by Abdul Rahman Al Ghafqi.