second crusade 1147- 49 Flashcards
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What were the five key factors for the failure of the second crusade
- poor leadership of Louis and Conrad
- troubled relationships with the crusaders and the byzantines
- relationships of crusaders and crusader states
- logistical difficulties
- military strength of the Muslims
What caused there to be growing tensions between Louis and Conrad?
Conrad decided to continue his journey into Asia Minor although Louis had advised to wait
When did Conrad leave Nicea
25th oct
How many days before reaching Doryleaum did Conrads army run out of supplies
10
Why was the cmap that was set up by Conrad in the surrounding area by Doryleaum dangerous?
The land was infertile and inhabitable, there was little reosurces and was dangerous as it bordered the seljuk turks - contant attacks
How was this proposed target of reaching Doryleaum a failure?
The crusaders gave up and had to carry out a humilliating retreat back to Nicea
How was poor leadership seen by Louis on the way to Asia Minir and what consequence did this have
He lost cpontrol of his army as riots broke out between his army and the local amrkets due to the prices of food, These resulted in many deaths and a weakend force. Moreover it created fear from Manuel
Who was Manuel I?
Byzantine emperor
Where did Louis experince a major deafet
Mount cadmus
What did Manuel I organise for Conrads army after they reached Byazantine terriotory in 1147
A shipping route to send them on theri way to Asia Minor as quick as possible
Who did Manuel fear would join forces?
The french crusading army and Roger II
What happened as the crusading armies began to reach constaninople?
Manuel wanted to secure his eastern border and agreed a temporary truce with the seljuk turks
Why was Manuels hospitallity towards Louis in Constantinople not seen as genuine
Manuels hospitallity was seen as a desire to divert thrm away from Byzantine land, he spread false rumours about german advancements and victories
Why did Manuel fear an increased power of crusader states?
It would challenge recent resurgence of Byzantine authority
