The Reconquista
- Author
- Compact Warfare
- Published
- Wed 20 Aug 2025
- Episode Link
- https://compacthistories.com/warfare/the-reconquista/
For over 700 years, Christian and Muslim forces battled for control of the Iberian Peninsula in a relentless campaign known as the Reconquista. In this episode of Compact Warfare, we explore the shifting front lines, epic sieges, and enduring legacies of a conflict that reshaped the map of Europe. From the fall of Visigothic Spain to the rise of unified kingdoms and the capture of Granada, it’s a story of faith, politics, and centuries-long warfare.
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