Casualties at the Battle of the Somme
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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This worksheet examines the scale of casualties during the Battle of the Somme, encouraging students to analyse sources and compare different perspectives.
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Casualties at the Battle of the Somme
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to Casualties at the Battle of the Somme
Source A: Official British Army Report, 1916
'The Battle of the Somme resulted in heavy casualties, with over 57,000 British soldiers wounded or killed on the first day alone.'
Source B: Personal Letter from a soldier, 1916
'The fighting was relentless, and I saw so many comrades fall around me. The sense of loss is overwhelming.'
Provenance: Source A is an official report, while Source B is a personal letter from a soldier.
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Explain what the sources tell us about the casualties at the Battle of the Somme. (4 marks)
[4 marks]2.
Compare the perspectives of the official report and the soldier's letter on the casualties of the battle. (6 marks)
[6 marks]3.
Outline reasons why the Battle of the Somme resulted in such high casualties. (4 marks)
[4 marks]4.
Analyse how the high number of casualties affected soldiers and society during and after the battle. (8 marks)
[8 marks]5.
Compare the casualty figures reported in different sources and explain why these differences might exist. (6 marks)
[6 marks]6.
Write a brief summary of how casualties at the Battle of the Somme are remembered today. (4 marks)
[4 marks]7.
Explain the significance of the Battle of the Somme casualties in understanding the nature of WWI warfare. (6 marks)
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