What led to the Second Crusades downfall?
There were many factors that would lead to the downfall of the Second Crusade. One fact would be the lack of obedience on the part of both troops and vassals of high status.
Another would be the inability for the leaders, such as Conrad III and King Louis VII, to keep order and make good decisions along the way to Jerusalem.
Yet another reason would be the lack of adequate supplies to feed the troops.
Natural disasters such as flooding rain and disease.
And last, the gullibility of nobles during the attack on Damascus. Leaving a well defended area just because someone convinced them that there was a better place on the other side of the city to attack.
So why did the Second Crusade fail?
You tell me. =)
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