TeachWhizz

Casualties of the Battle of the Somme

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
1 views0 downloads

About This Worksheet

This worksheet explores the casualties suffered during the Battle of the Somme through a timeline and chronology activity, helping students understand the scale of loss and its historical significance.

Topics covered:

#Explain the scale of casualties during the Battle of the Somme
#Standard
#Battle of the Somme
#Outline the reasons for high casualty rates
#Analyse the impact of casualties on public perception and wartime morale
#Compare casualty figures across different phases of the battle
#History
#Timeline & Chronology
#Casualties

Worksheet Preview

Full preview • 8 questions

Casualties of the Battle of the Somme

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
Name:
Date:
TeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizz

Untitled Worksheet

Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Understanding Casualties at the Battle of the Somme

The Battle of the Somme, fought in 1916, was one of the bloodiest battles in World War I. According to historical records, there were over 1 million total casualties, including killed, wounded, and missing soldiers. The high casualty figures shocked the world and had a profound impact on public opinion and military strategies. The battle lasted over four months, from July to November 1916, with intense fighting and heavy losses on both sides. Historians debate the reasons for such high casualties, including tactics used, technology, and leadership decisions.

1.
Outline the total casualties of the Battle of the Somme and explain why these figures shocked the world. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the casualty figures in the first month of the battle to those in the final month. What does this tell us about the nature of the fighting? (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Analyse the impact of the high casualties on soldiers and their families during and after the battle. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
4.
Explain why historians believe the casualty rates at the Battle of the Somme were so high. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Write a brief timeline highlighting key moments related to casualties during the Battle of the Somme. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Compare the casualty figures of the Battle of the Somme with another major WWI battle. What does this tell us about the scale of warfare at the time? (6 marks)
[6 marks]
7.
Outline the reasons why the casualties at the Battle of the Somme remain a significant part of World War I history. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
8.
Analyse how the high casualty figures affected military strategies in subsequent battles. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

Quick Actions

What is Remix?

Create a new worksheet based on this one. Change the grade level, topic, number of questions, or difficulty - then generate a fresh version.

  • • Change grade level (Grade 6 → Grade 7)
  • • Swap topics (Harry Potter → Macbeth)
  • • Add more questions (10 → 15)
  • • Adjust difficulty

Details

Created
1/1/2026
Updated
1/1/2026
Type
worksheet
Report this resource

Related Worksheets

Essay Planning: The Role of Convicts in Colonization

Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
📝 9q

Timeline & Chronology of Convicts in Commonwealth Colonization

Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
📝 8q

Understanding Convicts in Colonization: Vocabulary & Concepts

Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
📝 0q

Interpretations of Convict Labour in Colonization

Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
📝 7q
Back to Library