The Battle of Tours

Me: Hi Michael, I’m here to ask you, a solider during the Battle of Tours, all about the Battle of Tours.  So when did the Battle of Tours take place?

Michael:   It took place in 732 AD.

Me: So what was the Battle of Tours?

Michael: The Battle of Tours was when The Hammer (Charles Martel) the leader of the Franks, and the Moors (a Muslim group) had a war.  The Muslims were trying to push their religion and culture into Europe. They wanted to rule a lot of land in Europe. The Hammer knew he couldn’t let that happen so he fought the Moors and gave them a very hard fight.  He is said to have saved Christianity because he did so.

Me: What happened during the battle?

Michael: Well, Charles got his armies to go to the Moor encampment and take back all the things that they had stolen from us.  We took back things like gold, and items that had been stolen from our homes and churches. We wanted to show the Moors who was boss. The Moors were very confused because they underestimated us so much! We surrounded the Moors and defeated them!

Me: Wow that’s very impressive! Why do you think the Battle of Tours was so important?

Michael: I think it was important because we gave hope to the Roman Empire during the Dark Ages which was needed because almost all the hope was gone. We made the people in Rome hope again. I think the most important thing the battle did was save Christianity.  If we didn’t win the Battle of Tours, the Muslim religion and culture would have taken over Europe and Christianity would probably be gone forever.

Carelton, Mr. Battle of Tours." Seaholm High School. Mr. Carelton . Seaholm High School, Brimingham High School. 3 Nov. 2010. Lecture.