The most detailed description of this battle comes from Isidor of Beja, whose chronicle claimed that the winning side lacked cavalry and employed a defensive infantry strategy based on staying in formation.
The most detailed description of this battle comes from Isidor of Beja, whose chronicle claimed that the winning side lacked cavalry and employed a defensive infantry strategy based on staying in formation. The day after this battle, the victors stormed the other side's camp, only to find it abandoned. This battle was preceded by the Battle of the River Garonne, and the eventual victors of this battle were invited by Duke (*) Odo the Great. The losing side at this battle was en route to raiding the abbey of St. Martin in the namesake city. This battle resulted in the defeat and death of Abdul Rahman at the hands of a Mayor of the Palace. For ten points, name this victory over the Moors by Charles Martel.
The most detailed description of this battle comes from Isidor of Beja, whose chronicle claimed that the winning side lacked cavalry and employed a defensive infantry strategy based on staying in formation.
Battle of {Tours} [accept: Battle of {Poitiers}]