Category: Charles Martel
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The Battle of Tours Was a Victory for the Frankish and Aquitanian Armies, Led by Charles Martel, Over the Invasive Muslim army of the Umayyad Caliphate During the Umayyad Invasion of Gaul. October 10, 732.
Image: Charles de Steuben’s Bataille de Poitiers en octobre 732 romantically depicts a triumphant Charles Martel (mounted) facing Abdul Rahman Al Ghafiqi (right) at the Battle of Tours. (Public Domain). On this day in history, October 10, 732, the Battle of Tours was fought and was a significant battle during the Umayyad invasion of Gaul.…
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