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Casualties of the Battle of the Somme

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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A worksheet exploring the causes and consequences of casualties during the Battle of the Somme, designed to develop understanding of the scale of loss and its impact.

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#Standard
#Battle of the Somme
#Analyse the consequences of high casualties on soldiers and society
#Explain the scale of casualties at the Battle of the Somme
#History
#Cause and Consequence
#Compare casualties across different groups involved
#Casualties

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Casualties of the Battle of the Somme

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to Casualties at the Somme

Source A: Official War Records

'The Battle of the Somme resulted in over 1 million men wounded or killed, marking one of the bloodiest battles in history.' Provenance: Official military report, 1916.

1.
Explain what the source tells us about the casualties at the Battle of the Somme. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the casualties of soldiers from the British and German sides. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Impact of Casualties on Soldiers

Source B: Personal Diary of a Soldier

'The loss of friends and the endless suffering have left many of us numb... the constant fear and grief are unbearable.' Provenance: Diary entry, 1916.

1.
Outline how Source B illustrates the effect of casualties on soldiers. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Analyse the possible long-term effects of high casualties on soldiers and society. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
C

Consequences of Casualties

Source C: Post-War Public Opinion

'The staggering loss of life at the Somme changed how the nation viewed war, fostering both disillusionment and a desire for peace.' Provenance: Newspaper article, 1919.

1.
Explain the social consequences of the casualties at the Battle of the Somme, based on Source C. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the perceptions of the war before and after the Battle of the Somme. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Evaluate how the scale of casualties at the Somme influenced future military strategies. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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