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The Battle of Poitiers occurred on September 19, 1356. It was fought during the Hundred Years' War between the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of France. The English, led by Edward, the Black Prince, achieved a decisive victory over the French forces.
In French it is called "la bataille de Poitiers" in 732. In English it is called the Battle of Tours / Battle of Poitiers. (link)
It was important as it stopped the spread of Islam (the Muslim belief) and let Christianity continue flourishing. If not for the Christians winning, the primary religion of the United States would be Islam.
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The Battle of Poitiers occurred on September 19, 1356. It was fought during the Hundred Years' War between the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of France. The English, led by Edward, the Black Prince, achieved a decisive victory over the French forces.
In French it is called "la bataille de Poitiers" in 732. In English it is called the Battle of Tours / Battle of Poitiers. (link)
Charles Martel
The Battle of Tours (often called the Battle of Poitiers, but not to be confused with the Battle of Poitiers, 1356) was fought on October 10, 732 between forces under the Frankish leader Charles Martel and a massive invading Islamic army led by Emir Abdul Rahman Al Ghafiqi Abd al Rahman, near the city of Tours, France.
Charles Martel's army defeated an army of the Umayyad Caliphate commanded by 'Abdul Rahman Al Ghafiqi, Governor of al-Andalus, at the Battle of Tours.
It is called "la bataille de Poitiers". In English, it is called the Battle of Tours or Battle of Poitiers. In Arabic, معركة بلاط الشهداء‎ (ma'arakat Balâṭ ash-Shuhadâ) Battle of Court of the Martyrs. Refer to link below.
There is no deffinition for the battle of Tours. Tours is a location; a city in Europe actualy. Although the battle of Tours is also known as the battle of Poitiers, also a city, and The Battle of Court Of the Martyrs by the Muslims. For a better idea of the location, both Tours and Poitiers are currently cities in France.
Charles Martel led the armies at the battle at Poitiers in 732.
It is called in English 'the battle of Tours', but known in France as 'the battle of Poitiers'.
the battle of Poitiers
The battle occured on 19 September 1356. Therefore, it only lasted 1 day.
Charles Martel broke the Saracen army near Poitiers, on Oct. 19, 732. The battle is known as 'la bataille de Poitiers'.