why did the second crusade fail Flashcards
1
Q
poor leadership
failures of Conrad
A
refused to wait for the french forces at Constantinople
travelled overland ignoring manuels advice to take costal route
fell into trap at dorylaeum even though Turkish tactics are well known
2
Q
poor leadership
Louis VII
A
did take costal route but abandoned most of his troops at Atalia
ruined chances of an allience with Raymond of Antioch
allienated
