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The Iberian Religious Wars, or Reconquista, constituted the longest war in history. This long period of war is usually said to have started with the Battle of Covadonga. The Battle of Covadonga was led by nobleman Pelagius and was the first Christian victory against the Muslim forces that had forced their way into the Iberian Peninsula. A great deal of conflict ensued, with numerous Moorish strongholds falling throughout the course of the 13th century.
The Longest Wars In History Of The World
The Iberian Religious Wars, or Reconquista, constituted the longest war in history. This long period of war is usually said to have started with the Battle of Covadonga. The Battle of Covadonga was led by nobleman Pelagius and was the first Christian victory against the Muslim forces that had forced their way into the Iberian Peninsula. A great deal of conflict ensued, with numerous Moorish strongholds falling throughout the course of the 13th century.