Battle of Tours

This next interview is with Charles "The Hammer" Martel himself! He is a very big part in history and earned his nickname for the way he hammered down the opposing forces in battle. I will stop there, and let him tell you about the rest...

Battle of Tours

Q: So, Charles, who, what, when and where was this battle?

A: This battle was between my side, the Franks, and Abdul Rahmans side, the Moors. Essentially what happened during this battle was that they came to our land looking to take control. Now this I would not stand for. No one would take control of my land and my people if I was still alive! The approximate day that this battle started was about October 10, 732, I can't quite remember, it was a long time ago. This battle happened around Tours, France, forever naming the battle that stopped them from stealing our land for good.

Q: For good? Well, how did the battle start?

A: When they came, I knew they had totally underestimated the power and will of my people, the Franks. We were both poised for attack, waiting for the other to strike first, no one wanted to be the beginning of the battle that was ahead. But what he must have realized is that if he had any chance of defeating us, he needed to strike before winter. So, on our 7th day of waiting, the battle began. 

Q: I must know, what happened during this battle? Who won?

A: We were fighting and fighting, and I suddenly had a brilliant idea! What if I sent my troops to raid their camps and tents? If I did this, I would be showing that nowhere is safe. My men were sent and raided and killed their men. Abdul must have realized quickly that I was a force to be reckoned with, hence the nickname. He drew back, putting an end to the battle and letting us declare our victory over the once feared Moors.

Q: Quite an exciting battle! But, how do you think this will impact people in the future? The year 2010 has a good ring to it, how about then?

A: Well, my win stopped the Moors from advancing any farther into France, so I would have to say that when I stopped them from advancing would impact them. I presume there aren't many people of Abdul and his descendants living there causing mayhem in 2010! Even in the course of history to get to then, the Moors never appeared there I'm guessing, so I think my battle helped the people of 2010.