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Understanding Haig's Role in the Battle of the Somme

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet provides a reading comprehension activity focusing on General Haig's role during the Battle of the Somme. It helps students analyze different perspectives and evaluate historical interpretations.

Topics covered:

#Standard
#Battle of the Somme
#Reading Comprehension
#Analyse the effectiveness of Haig's decisions based on sources
#Haig
#History
#Explain Haig's strategies during the Battle of the Somme
#Compare different viewpoints on Haig's leadership

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Understanding Haig's Role in the Battle of the Somme

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to Haig and the Battle of the Somme

Source A: Excerpt from a British Official Report, 1916

'General Haig demonstrated unwavering resolve and strategic planning during the Battle of the Somme. His leadership was crucial in coordinating the massive attack, despite the heavy casualties.'

Source B: Criticism from a Modern Historian

'Haig's approach at the Somme was marked by high casualty rates and questionable tactics. His reliance on artillery and infantry assaults without sufficient innovation led to unnecessary suffering.'

1.
Outline the main points made in Source A about Haig's leadership during the Battle of the Somme. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the perspectives of Source A and Source B on Haig's leadership. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Explain why some people might have supported Haig’s decisions during the Battle of the Somme. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Analyse the limitations of Source A as a source of information about Haig's leadership. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
5.
Write a brief explanation of how historians' views on Haig’s leadership during the Battle of the Somme have changed over time. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Compare the strategic approach of Haig at the Somme with modern ideas about warfare. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Analyse the impact of Haig’s decisions on the outcome of the Battle of the Somme. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
8.
Suggest reasons why some people today still debate Haig’s leadership during the Battle of the Somme. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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