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Before the late 20th Century, generations of historians looked upon the 732 (or was it 733?) Battle of Tours as one of the decisive battles in the history of the world, claiming that it halted the Muslim advance into Europe and saved Western Christendom from Islamic conquest. Gibbon, Creasy, and many other famous historians subscribed to this point of view. In recent years, however, there has been a rising counter voice, with some historians claiming that the battle was actually of relatively minor importance.
What is the board's view on this debate? How historically significant was the Battle of Tours?