Battle of Tours, Historic battle in France
The Battle of Tours was a pivotal moment in European history.
In 732 AD, Frankish leader Charles Martel defeated an invading Muslim army.
The battle has been perceived as the defense of Christian Europe against Islamic expansion.
Monuments and historical markers commemorating the battle can be visited near Tours, France.
Some historians credit the battle with preserving the Christian character of Europe.
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Muslim conquests, Umayyad invasion of Gaul
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