The Hammer of God: Charles Martel's Battle That Saved Christian Europe

⚔️ The Battle That Determined Europe's Faith

In October 732, two worlds collided on the fields near Tours. From the south came the greatest Muslim army ever assembled in Western Europe—80,000 veteran warriors who had conquered Spain and now threatened to sweep toward Rome itself. Standing in their path was Charles "The Hammer" Martel and his revolutionary Frankish infantry.

🏰 Discover How One Battle Changed Everything:

• How Charles Martel forged the first professional European army since Rome
• The Islamic conquest that swept from Spain to threaten Paris
• Revolutionary infantry tactics that defeated "invincible" cavalry
• Seven days of tense standoff before the decisive clash
• Abd al-Rahman's strategic gamble to conquer Christian Europe
• Why this battle determined the religious future of an entire continent

Through detailed analysis of primary sources and battlefield archaeology, witness the clash that stopped Islamic expansion into Europe and established the foundation for medieval Christendom. Charles Martel's tactical genius and strategic vision didn't just win a battle—they preserved a civilization.

From the sophisticated siege of Córdoba to the development of heavy infantry formations, this episode reveals how military innovation and determined leadership can alter the course of history when everything hangs in the balance.

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Episode Duration: 33:12 minutes

Host: Monte Schumacher - Medieval historian & military strategy expert