Question

What happened at the Battle of Poitiers? Why do you think the Muslims were defeated? What were the short-term results of this battle? Why was it a very significant battle in history?

Answer 1

At the Battle of Tours near Poitiers, France, Frankish leader Charles Martel, a Christian, defeats a large army of Spanish Moors, halting the Muslim advance into Western Europe. ... He expanded the Frankish territory under his control and in 732 repulsed an onslaught by the Muslims.