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The Battle of Tours-Poitiers: Defining Moment in European History

The Battle of Tours-Poitiers, fought in 732 CE, stands as a pivotal event in the annals of history, marking a decisive turning point in the struggle between the Franks and the Umayyad Caliphate. Led by Charles Martel, the Franks clashed with an Umayyad army under Abdul Rahman Al Ghafiqi in the fields of Tours-Poitiers, located […]