Conrad's force included Bolesław IV the Curly and Vladislaus II of Bohemia, as well as Frederick of Swabia, his nephew who would become Emperor Frederick I. The crusade had been called after the fall of the County of Edessa on 24 December 1144.
Pasukan Conrad termasuk Bolesław IV yang Ikal dan Vladislaus II dari Bohemia, serta Frederick dari Swabia, keponakannya yang akan menjadi Kaisar Frederick I. Perang Salib telah diserukan setelah jatuhnya County Edessa pada 24 Desember 1144.