The Battle of Tours, 732 A.D. Muslim Expansion into Western Europe is Stopped by the Franks. Feudalism Ascends. The Armored Knight Begins.

The Muslim defeat at Tours shattered any lingering hopes of Muslim expansion into Western Europe. This wasn’t just a battle; it was a defining moment. Frankish victory secured their dominance across the West, carving out a legacy that would blaze a path to empire under Charlemagne. With this triumph, the Franks didn’t just defend their lands—they claimed their destiny as the ruling force of Western Europe. Tours. October, 732 A.D. Frankish Forces: Unknown. Muslim Forces: ~ and up to 80,000 M...