What Happened This Year 732

Historical Events from This Year 732

Military & Warfare

Battle of Tours: Charles Martel's Victory

October 10th, 732 1292 years ago

Charles Martel's Frankish forces clashed with the Umayyad army near Tours, France, achieving a crucial victory that would shape the future of Europe. The battle, predominantly fought over two days, saw Martel leverage his tactical prowess to defeat a formidable invader determined to expand the Umayyad Caliphate into Western Europe. The engagement marked a significant point in the struggle between Christianity and Islam as it halted the Muslim advance, thereby influencing the religious landscape of Europe.

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