Charles Martel prevented a victory by the Umayyad Caliphate in the 732 's Battle of Poitiers .
The Battle of Tours , in which French troops commanded by Charles Martel prevented a takeover of France by the Umayyad Caliphate , and the Battle of Poitiers , a key victory for English forces during the Hundred Years ' War , both occurred near Poitiers.
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