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Battle of Tours (or Poiters) the Hammer vs the Ummayyad Caliphate

Discussion in 'History Forum' started by padre31, Jun 19, 2010.

  1. padre31

    padre31 Premium Member Luxury Box

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    [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbcXy5Ssz9M"]YouTube- M2TW Kingdoms: The Battle of Tours 732 AD 1/2[/ame]

    Starts out slowly, however the Battle at Tours wherein Charles 'the Hammer" Martel stopped a Islamic invasion of Europe from Spain is one of the seminal moments in the history of the West, the Caliphate was highly organized and battle hardened, they were intent on sacking the Cathedral at Reims, Martell on the other had was more or less a local Chieftan who happened to be good at warfare and recognized the enchroaching threat from Spain.

    The Hammer:

    [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5itBgiz35T8&NR=1"]YouTube- Battle of Tours 732 AD[/ame]
     
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  2. CrunchTime

    CrunchTime Administrator Retired Administrator

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    Its one of the turning points in history.The greater part of Europe could have become Muslim .Instead of Pilgrims we could have Mullah's settling in America.:lol:
     

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