Editing Charles Martel (section)

==== Battle of Amblève ====
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Charles retreated to the hills of the [[Eifel]] to gather and train men. In April 716, he fell upon the triumphant army near [[Malmedy]] as it was returning to Neustria. In the ensuing [[Battle of Amblève]], Charles attacked as the enemy rested at midday. According to one source, he split his forces into several groups which fell at them from many sides.<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=qluMPHMHPfYC&q=Battle%20of%20Vincy%2C%20717&pg=PA148] Daniel, Gabriel. ''The History of France'', G. Strahan, 1726, p. 148]</ref> Another suggests that while this was his intention, he then decided, given the enemy's unpreparedness, this was not necessary. In any event, the suddenness of the assault led them to believe they were facing a much larger host. Many of the enemy fled and Charles's troops gathered the spoils of the camp. His reputation increased considerably as a result, and he attracted more followers. This battle is often considered by historians as the turning point in Charles's struggle.<ref>{{Cite book|title=The Age of Charles Martel|last=Fouracre|first=Paul|date=2000|publisher=Longman|isbn=0582064759|location=Harlow, England|pages=61|oclc=43634337}}</ref>