Battle Comparison Tool
Compare key battles of the Reconquista side-by-side. Analyze how different battles shaped the course of 800 years of history.
Battle Comparison Tool
| Attribute | Battle of Covadonga | Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 722 AD | 1212 AD |
| Description | First Christian victory | Decisive Christian coalition victory |
| Leader | Pelayo | Alfonso VIII of Castile |
| Outcome | Christian victory | Decisive Christian victory |
| Forces | Small Asturian force vs Umayyad expedition | Combined Christian kingdoms vs Almohad Caliphate |
| Significance | Symbolic start of Reconquista | Broke Almohad power permanently |
| Time Difference | 490 years | |
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