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The Moslem army and the garrison of the city alike held their breath.
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Laden with rich booty, the Moslem army set out for Hemessa.
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And now the Moslem army began to weary of inaction.
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The Moslem army was, however, forced to retreat.
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It endured fourteen months with various success; the Moslem army was repeatedly reinforced and lost twenty-three thousand men.
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She paid the first year's tribute; and soon the great Moslem army set out on its homeward march.
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Just as the morning sun flashed defiantly from the towers of Al Kamus, the Moslem army came in sight.
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Moslem armies defeated the forces of the Holy Roman Empire, led by Charles Martel, at Poitiers (cf.
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In 716, the city was again besieged by a powerful Moslem army; but its heroic defence by the Emperor Leo III.
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A shout breaks afresh from the Moslem army as the brave Asru's body is dragged to one side of the breach.
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Of the Moslem army the greater number wore mail, some carrying lances and scimitars of Damascus steel, others being armed with light long-bows.
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The Moslem armies, defeated at Poitiers by the Catholic Charles Martel, were also disseminating the religion, language, and culture of the world community they envisioned.