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Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the middle ages and crusades continues with the video on the Second Crusade. Previously, we have covered the First (youtu.be/kxfP_BSnmyw), Third (youtu.be/jCyCSgsFXKQ) and Fourth Crusades (youtu.be/uZ5-wPyqk3s). The 12th-century Crusader States were defined by constant warfare, shifting alliances, and the ambitions of powerful rulers whose decisions shaped the fate of the Latin East. This documentary examines the decades between the death of Baldwin I and the end of the Second Crusade—an era marked by critical battles, political rivalries, and the rise of new powers across the Near East. We follow the ascent of Baldwin II, his capture by Artuqid forces, the desperate campaigns fought to free him, and the fragile balance he maintained among Jerusalem, Antioch, and Edessa. The film highlights the roles of Joscelin I and II, Bohemond II, Raymond of Antioch, Fulk of Anjou, and Queen Melisende, whose conflict with her son Baldwin III reshaped the kingdom’s internal power structure. The narrative then turns to the military crises that defined the era. Key engagements include the catastrophic Battle of Ager Sanguinis (1119), where Antioch’s elite forces were destroyed by Ilghazi; the crucial Battle of Hab, which stabilized the northern frontier; and the decisive Siege of Tyre (1124), a rare major victory for the Crusader coalition. We further explore the expanding influence of Zengi, culminating in the fall of Edessa, the first Crusader state to collapse. His successor, Nur ad-Din, intensified pressure through campaigns in Syria and northern Mesopotamia, including the grinding Siege of Aleppo. These events set the stage for the failed Second Crusade, which ended with the disastrous Siege of Damascus and left the Crusader States weakened and politically divided.
Previous videos on the Crusades, Eastern Roman Empire and more:
First Crusade: youtu.be/kxfP_BSnmyw
Third Crusade youtu.be/jCyCSgsFXKQ
Fourth Crusade: youtu.be/uZ5-wPyqk3s
Medieval Battles: youtube.com/watch?v=r2cEIDZwG5M&list=PLaBYW76inbX46r95D4BjCxiJz7-OeyOtW
The video was made by Martin Stamatov and Talha Sial, while the script was researched and written by Jerzy Dobruchowski. This video was narrated by Officially Devin (youtube.com/channel/UCU0-VII-V376zFxiRGMeZGg & youtube.com/channel/UC79s7EdN9uXX77-Ly2HmEjQ). The art was created by Nargiz Isaeva. Machinimas by MalayArcher on Total War: Attila engine.
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Production Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound: http://www.epidemicsound.com
00:00:00 – Crisis After Baldwin I’s Death
00:05:20 – Baldwin II Rises Amid Chaos
00:12:40 – Early Challenges Facing Jerusalem
00:16:22 – Battle of Ager Sanguinis (1119)
00:20:15 – Aftermath and Regional Shock
00:28:22 – Battle of Hab
00:35:10 – Consolidation After Victory
00:42:18 – The Regency and Political Intrigues
00:50:42 – The Military Orders Take Shape
00:51:14 – Siege of Tyre (1124)
00:57:55 – Wider Impact on the Crusader States
01:05:22 – Fulk, Melisende, and Dynastic Tensions
01:11:17 – Siege of Aleppo
01:20:08 – Rising Power of Zengi
01:28:44 – Fall of Edessa
01:35:52 – Shock Across Christendom
01:43:19 – Call for the Second Crusade
01:49:55 – March of Conrad and Louis
01:58:10 – Failures in Anatolia
02:06:45 – Siege of Damascus (Second Crusade)
02:13:33 – Collapse of the Second Crusade
02:21:04 – Baldwin III and Melisende’s Struggle
02:28:57 – Civil War in Jerusalem
02:36:14 – Baldwin III’s Consolidation
02:43:52 – Conquest of Ascalon
02:51:49 – Manuel Komnenos and Byzantine Influence
02:59:20 – Crisis in Antioch
03:06:10 – Nur ad-Din’s Expanding Power
03:13:44 – Rise of Saladin Begins
03:21:00 – Renewed Threats and Shifting Alliances
03:29:50 – Prelude to Muslim Unification
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Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the middle ages and crusades continues with the video on the Second Crusade. Previously, we have covered the First (youtu.be/kxfP_BSnmyw), Third (youtu.be/jCyCSgsFXKQ) and Fourth Crusades (youtu.be/uZ5-wPyqk3s). The 12th-century Crusader States were defined by constant warfare, shifting alliances, and the ambitions of powerful rulers whose decisions shaped the fate of the Latin East. This documentary examines the decades between the death of Baldwin I and the end of the Second Crusade—an era marked by critical battles, political rivalries, and the rise of new powers across the Near East. We follow the ascent of Baldwin II, his capture by Artuqid forces, the desperate campaigns fought to free him, and the fragile balance he maintained among Jerusalem, Antioch, and Edessa. The film highlights the roles of Joscelin I and II, Bohemond II, Raymond of Antioch, Fulk of Anjou, and Queen Melisende, whose conflict with her son Baldwin III reshaped the kingdom’s internal power structure. The narrative then turns to the military crises that defined the era. Key engagements include the catastrophic Battle of Ager Sanguinis (1119), where Antioch’s elite forces were destroyed by Ilghazi; the crucial Battle of Hab, which stabilized the northern frontier; and the decisive Siege of Tyre (1124), a rare major victory for the Crusader coalition. We further explore the expanding influence of Zengi, culminating in the fall of Edessa, the first Crusader state to collapse. His successor, Nur ad-Din, intensified pressure through campaigns in Syria and northern Mesopotamia, including the grinding Siege of Aleppo. These events set the stage for the failed Second Crusade, which ended with the disastrous Siege of Damascus and left the Crusader States weakened and politically divided.
Previous videos on the Crusades, Eastern Roman Empire and more:
First Crusade: youtu.be/kxfP_BSnmyw
Third Crusade youtu.be/jCyCSgsFXKQ
Fourth Crusade: youtu.be/uZ5-wPyqk3s
Medieval Battles: youtube.com/watch?v=r2cEIDZwG5M&list=PLaBYW76inbX46r95D4BjCxiJz7-OeyOtW
The video was made by Martin Stamatov and Talha Sial, while the script was researched and written by Jerzy Dobruchowski. This video was narrated by Officially Devin (youtube.com/channel/UCU0-VII-V376zFxiRGMeZGg & youtube.com/channel/UC79s7EdN9uXX77-Ly2HmEjQ). The art was created by Nargiz Isaeva. Machinimas by MalayArcher on Total War: Attila engine.
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Bibliography: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15P42TKHDUkQkxED7khQmjTsdIoBnDP4roVQh4-I1R04/edit?usp=sharing
Production Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound: http://www.epidemicsound.com
00:00:00 – Crisis After Baldwin I’s Death
00:05:20 – Baldwin II Rises Amid Chaos
00:12:40 – Early Challenges Facing Jerusalem
00:16:22 – Battle of Ager Sanguinis (1119)
00:20:15 – Aftermath and Regional Shock
00:28:22 – Battle of Hab
00:35:10 – Consolidation After Victory
00:42:18 – The Regency and Political Intrigues
00:50:42 – The Military Orders Take Shape
00:51:14 – Siege of Tyre (1124)
00:57:55 – Wider Impact on the Crusader States
01:05:22 – Fulk, Melisende, and Dynastic Tensions
01:11:17 – Siege of Aleppo
01:20:08 – Rising Power of Zengi
01:28:44 – Fall of Edessa
01:35:52 – Shock Across Christendom
01:43:19 – Call for the Second Crusade
01:49:55 – March of Conrad and Louis
01:58:10 – Failures in Anatolia
02:06:45 – Siege of Damascus (Second Crusade)
02:13:33 – Collapse of the Second Crusade
02:21:04 – Baldwin III and Melisende’s Struggle
02:28:57 – Civil War in Jerusalem
02:36:14 – Baldwin III’s Consolidation
02:43:52 – Conquest of Ascalon
02:51:49 – Manuel Komnenos and Byzantine Influence
02:59:20 – Crisis in Antioch
03:06:10 – Nur ad-Din’s Expanding Power
03:13:44 – Rise of Saladin Begins
03:21:00 – Renewed Threats and Shifting Alliances
03:29:50 – Prelude to Muslim Unification
#kingsandgenerals #documentary #SecondCrusade
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