Problems facing Latin east

Question 1

Why was manpower a problem?

Answer 1

• By the end of 1099, Godfrey could only rely on 300 knights and 2000 infantry to control Jerusalem
• Location - no fixed borders for crusader states - long and thin - vulnerable to attacks
• led to development of military orders and castles

Question 2

What were the Islamic threats?

Answer 2

Atabeg of Mosul launched numerous attacks on the norther states - could have wiped out crusader states due to how weak they are