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Casualties at the Battle of the Somme

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the concept of casualties during the Battle of the Somme, focusing on vocabulary and key concepts related to warfare and human cost.

Topics covered:

#Standard
#Battle of the Somme
#Understand the scale of casualties at the Battle of the Somme
#Explain the impact of casualties on soldiers and society
#Vocabulary & Concepts
#Compare casualty figures with other historical battles
#History
#Casualties
#Analyse reasons for high casualties during the battle

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Casualties at the Battle of the Somme

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Vocabulary and Concepts related to Casualties

Casualties refer to soldiers who are killed, wounded, or go missing during a battle. The Battle of the Somme, fought in 1916, was one of the deadliest battles in World War I. It resulted in a massive loss of life, with many soldiers suffering severe injuries or death. Understanding casualties helps us appreciate the human cost of war and the scale of suffering experienced by soldiers and their families.

Key terms:

  • Killed: soldiers who died during the battle
  • Wounded: soldiers injured but alive
  • Missing: soldiers unaccounted for after the battle
  • Total casualties: sum of killed, wounded, and missing

The high number of casualties at the Somme shocked the world and led to discussions about the brutality of modern warfare.

1.
Define the term 'casualties' in the context of war.
[2 marks]
2.
Outline why the Battle of the Somme resulted in such high casualties.
[3 marks]
3.
Compare the number of casualties at the Battle of the Somme with another major battle in history.
[6 marks]
4.
Explain how high casualties affected soldiers' morale and public opinion during World War I.
[6 marks]
5.
Write a short explanation of why the Battle of the Somme is remembered as a symbol of the human cost of war.
[3 marks]
6.
Analyse the reasons why casualties at the Battle of the Somme were so high despite advances in military technology.
[6 marks]
7.
Compare the casualty figures of the Battle of the Somme with those of the Battle of Verdun.
[6 marks]
8.
Describe the long-term effects of high casualties on post-war societies.
[3 marks]

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