It was led by Louis VII of France and Conrad III of Germany, and ended with the unsuccessful siege of Damascus in 1148.
At the climactic battle of this campaign, the invading side occupied the orchards on the western side of their target city to keep a supply of food and water. A sermon in support of this campaign was given at Vezelay abbey. This campaign was first proposed by the bull Quantum praedecessores, and was heavily promoted by the preaching of (*) St. Bernard of Clairvaux. This campaign was spearheaded by Pope Eugenius III, and it was sparked by Zengi's capture of Edessa. It was led by Louis VII of France and Conrad III of Germany, and ended with the unsuccessful siege of Damascus in 1148. For 10 points, name this crusade which, unlike its predecessor, failed to capture the holy land.
At the climactic battle of this campaign, the invading side occupied the orchards on the western side of their target city to keep a supply of food and water.
the Second Crusade