One side in this battle had been provoked following an alliance between Eudo and Othman.
One side in this battle had been provoked following an alliance between Eudo and Othman. It took place near an abbey known for its great wealth; the week prior to this battle saw one side send off men to secure large amounts of loot. This battle consisted of one side charging with cavalry, unable to break through squares of disciplined Frankish soldiers. Afterwards, the winning side established the Carolingian dynasty and the losing side fled through the Pyrennes. One side in this battle was led by Abd er-Rahman, an Umayyad governor who ruled in Spain. For 10 points, name this victory for Charles Martel, a 732 battle that halted Muslim expansion into Western Europe.
One side in this battle had been provoked following an alliance between Eudo and Othman.
Battle of {Tours} or Battle of {Poitiers}