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DDH - The Battle of Tours
In this episode of *Dave Does History*, we journey back to October 10, 732 CE, when Charles Martel—"The Hammer"—faced off against the advancing Umayyad forces in one of the most pivotal battles of early medieval Europe. The Battle of Tours wasn’t just a clash of swords and shields; it was a turning point that shaped the future of Western civilization. What if the outcome had been different? Join Dave as he breaks down the key players, tactics, and stakes in this crucial showdown between Martel’s Frankish army and the forces of the Umayyad Caliphate. Could the battle really have saved…
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