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Battle of Tours
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The Battle of Tours, also called the Battle of Poitiers and the Battle of the Highway of the Martyrs, was fought on 10 October 732, and was an important battle during the Umayyad invasion of Gaul. It
Battle of Tours
Charles Martel at the Battle of Tours, depicted in the Grandes Chroniques de France
Charles Martel at the Battle of Tours, depicted in the Grandes Chroniques de France
The Battle of Tours depicted in the Grandes Chroniques de France
The Battle of Tours depicted in the Grandes Chroniques de France
Umayyad invasion of Gaul
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The Umayyads invaded Gaul following their conquest of the Iberian peninsula. The invasion occurred in two main phases, from AD 719 and from 732. Although the Umayyads secured control of Septimania, th
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…the Martyrs (Arabic: معركة بلاط الشهداء, romanized: Maʿrakat Balāṭ ash-Shuhadā'), was fought on 10 October 732, and was an important battle during the Umayyad invasion of Gaul. It resulted in victory for the Frankish and Aquitanian forces, led by Charles Martel, over the invading Umayyad forces, led by Abd al-Rahman al-Ghafiqi…
Umayyad Hispania in 732, Septimania is to the northeast, around Carcassonne
Umayyad Hispania in 732, Septimania is to the northeast, around Carcassonne
Departure of Umayyad troops from Narbonne to Pépin le Bref, in 759, after 40 years of occupation.
Departure of Umayyad troops from Narbonne to Pépin le Bref, in 759, after 40 years of occupation.