Analysis of Pals Battalions in the Battle of the Somme

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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~10 mins
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This worksheet focuses on analyzing a primary source related to Pals Battalions during the Battle of the Somme, encouraging students to understand content, provenance, and evaluate usefulness.

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Analysis of Pals Battalions in the Battle of the Somme

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Source Analysis: Pals Battalions during the Battle of the Somme

Source A: Letter from a Pals Battalion Volunteer

"We all joined together, young men from the same town, eager to serve and fight side by side. When we arrived at the front, we felt a strong sense of unity and purpose. However, the reality of the trenches and the heavy shelling soon showed us how brutal this war was. Many of us never returned, and those who survived bore the scars of that terrible experience. Our community felt the loss deeply, and some questioned whether fighting alongside friends was worth the danger we faced. Despite this, we all believed we were doing our duty for our country and our families." Provenance: John Doe, 1916, personal letter to a friend, primary source.

1.
Explain what the source tells us about the experiences of soldiers in the Pals Battalions during the Battle of the Somme. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the purpose of this source with other types of WWI sources, such as official reports or propaganda. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
3.
Outline the limitations of relying solely on this source to understand the role of Pals Battalions in the Battle of the Somme. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Analyse how the source helps us understand the impact of the war on local communities. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
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What does the provenance of this source tell us about its reliability? (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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