The Battle of Tours 732 AD

Short animation covering details of one of the most important battles in European history. In 732 AD Charles Martel, Frankish Mayor of the Palace stopped Arab invasion between cities of Poitiers and Tours, saving both his kingdom and Europe.

Music used:

BTS Prolog - Kevin MacLeod
Impact Allegretto - Kevin MacLeod
A Dream Within a Dream - Twin Musicom
All This Scoring Action - Kevin MacLeod
Impact Andante - Kevin MacLeod

[resileaf]

Who else came back to this one after watching the video on the battle of Toulouse?

[Pierre-gkky]

Interestingly, in France, we call it the battle of Poitiers, not of Tours.
Also, you forgot to mention that the last name of the French King, Charles Martel was actually a nickname. "Martel" means "hammer" in old French. He was literally "Charles the Hammer."

[GaylordBonnafous]

I'm French, I'm a teacher of medieval history, and I live in Tours, so when I saw the title I was like "whaaat?!?", thinking there was a battle I had never heard of - which would be most unlikely. But when I saw the date I was released "ok, it's the battle of Poitiers". In fact the exact location is highly discussed, nobody knows, it probably took place in the country between Poitiers and Tours. But in France we call it the battle of Poitiers and it's one of the most famous battles of French history - even if we actually don't know much about it.

[NenekAtuk]

" When the army disorganized due to the lack of discipline, it is the fault of the commander. " - Sun Tzu

[MrCubFan]

Fun fact: Charles Martel was the grandfather of Charlemagne.

[zaboomafool]

Lol, Duke Odo gets no respect. Gives Martel ten years to prepare by defeating arabs at Toulouse then leads the camp raid which breaks the army at Tours. But Martel becomes known as the savior of europe.

[cemgursoy]

Charles martell: unbowed, unbent, unbroken.

[jamston]

Have to disagree with others in regards to narration and say that this style is move in the right direction. This video seemed very professional as I was previously distracted trying to understand the accent and occasional bad grammar. I hope you continue making these videos as they are very informative and enjoyable to watch. Looking forward to seeing this channel grow!

[BreadWinner]

Charles Martel be like "No time Toulouse!"

[ToasterHuman]

Wow, I'm so glad this channel popped up in my "Reccommended"-feed. Excellent animation and I didn't detect any inaccuracies - subbed!

[Stopitpls]

He was the granddaddy of Charlemagne, big balls just run in that family

[Gallalad]

You could say.... it was hammer time!

I'll show myself out

[chucknorris]

Charles Martel is legend for a reason. Awesome video.

[TheGameHuntah]

I love history and I found your videos really interesting, another proof that graphics are not everything.
thank you !

[adamoneil]

Thank you Charles Martel and all the brave Europeans who fought on that day. The strength of the European have endured the Moors, Berbers, Ottomans, Persians, Huns, Khazars, And Mongols. And it will continue to endure. I have so much pride in my Celtic and Germanic ancestors.

[meemstar]

> turkish straits
> byzantine empire

TRIGGERED

[dianesue]

I'd love to see you also do some "Baz Battles" of Lepanto (1571) and The Siege of Vienna (1683). Thanks for doing a great job of reporting history. I've recommended your channel to many. It's a pity that more people aren't interested in history not realizing, in the words of George Santayana: "Those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it".

[FieldMarshalRommel]

Charles, you have my undying respect for saving Europa.

[napoleonibonaparte]

Popped up on my suggestions... Subscribed....

[thewoollyviking]

Knowing Charles Martel was also known as Charles the hammer, I think it would have been appropriate for him to have told the Muslim forces, "Stop, Hammer Time."