History’s Greatest Battles

The Battle of Tours, 732 A.D. Muslim Expansion into Western Europe is Stopped by the Franks. Feudalism Ascends. The Armored Knight Begins.

19 min • 30 oktober 2024

The Muslim defeat at Tours shattered any lingering hopes of Muslim expansion into Western Europe. This wasn’t just a battle; it was a defining moment. Frankish victory secured their dominance across the West, carving out a legacy that would blaze a path to empire under Charlemagne. With this triumph, the Franks didn’t just defend their lands—they claimed their destiny as the ruling force of Western Europe.

Tours. October, 732 A.D.
Frankish Forces: Unknown.
Muslim Forces: ~ and up to 80,000 Men.

Additional Reading and Episode Research:

  • Creasy, Edward. Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World.
  • Fuller, J.F.C. A Military History of the Western World.
  • Oman, Charles. The Art of War in the Middle Ages.
  • Brehaut Translation: Gregory of Tours. History of the Franks.

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