How can you describe the methods and conquests of the Muslim army at the Battle of Tours?

Answer 1

Like many a conquering army in ancient and medieval times, the Muslim forces were motivated by their sense of holy mission, but also by the prospect of loot. Wealthy warriors, who could afford horses, became the cavalry and the poorer ones the infantry. The fighting forces led the way through the invaded territories and behind them, often miles away, followed their support staff: the cooks and quatermasters, some prostitutes and personal slaves, doctors, and of course, their loot and people to watch over it. These are collectively called the "baggage trains." What happened at Tours was that the Muslims were assaulting and the Christians were defending and it was all pretty evenly matched through most of the day when rumor started that the Christians had attacked the trains. The cavalry, who naturally had the most loot, dashed back to the rear to protect their stuff, leaving the infantry, who couldn't move as fast, thinking they were being deserted. That sort of thing always has a bad effect of moral, and the Christians rapidly gained the upper hand. The Muslims were beaten back (presumably with their loot) and very slowly that invasion of Europe turned into a retreat, known as the Reconquista. Who knows? But for some mounted mujahideen who thought more of their swag than their god, we might all be speaking Arabic today.

Answer 2

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