The Battle that ended Arab Conquest in Europe: 732AD Historical Battle of Tours | Total War Battle
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The Umayyad Caliphate and Charles Martel's Frankish realm clashed at the Battle of Tours, where Martel's infantry defeated the Umayyad cavalry, halting Islamic expansion into Western Europe. This battle marked a crucial turning point in European history, showcasing the power of Martel's military and his ability to resist the Umayyad forces.
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- Charles Martel's victory at the Battle of Tours in 732 halted Islamic expansion into Western Europe, showcasing the significance of well-trained infantry against cavalry charges.
- The Umayyad Caliphate's underestimation of Frankish military capabilities, coupled with strategic delays for the wheat harvest, played a crucial role in the outcome of the Battle of Tours, demonstrating the importance of tactical planning in warfare.
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Islamic Expansion Halted: Battle of Tours
- The Umayyad Caliphate was a powerful military force that expanded across Persia, North Africa, and parts of the Byzantine Empire in the late 7th century.
- Charles Martel led the Frankish realm, a dominant military power in Western Europe, encompassing regions of France, Germany, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
- Al-Samh ibn Malik Al-Khawlani, governor of Al-Andalus, established his capital in Narbonne, France, in 720, leading the Umayyad troops into Aquitaine.
- Odo the Great, a Frankish leader, allied with a Yad governor named Munuza to resist the Umayyad incursions, but Munuza later rebelled against his Arab masters.
- The Umayyad forces, underestimating the Franks, advanced towards the Loire River, delaying their campaign to wait for the wheat harvest in the region.
- Charles Martel surprised the Umayyad forces at the Battle of Tours, where his well-trained infantry successfully withstood the Umayyad cavalry charges, leading to a decisive victory that halted Islamic expansion into Western Europe.
