The invading side consisted mostly of cavalry, while their opponents were mostly infantry in a defensive position.
A prelude to this engagement was the destruction of the small army of Eudo near present-day Bordeaux. The invading side consisted mostly of cavalry, while their opponents were mostly infantry in a defensive position. Contemporary accounts state that the invading forces turned back to their camp after a rumor swept their ranks that their opponents were looting their camp, leaving their leader, Abd al-Rahman, to be killed on the field. Thought by many to have saved Western Europe from the encroachment of Islam, FTP name this 732 CE battle at which gave the French leader Charles the nickname "Martel."
A prelude to this engagement was the destruction of the small army of Eudo near present-day Bordeaux.
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