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Cause and Consequence of the Battle of Stalingrad

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the causes leading to the Battle of Stalingrad and its consequences during World War II.

Topics covered:

#Stalingrad
#Cause and Consequence
#Analyse the consequences of the Battle for the Soviet Union and Germany
#History
#Explain the causes that led to the Battle of Stalingrad
#Compare different perspectives on the significance of the battle
#Standard
#Key Events

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Cause and Consequence of the Battle of Stalingrad

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to the Battle of Stalingrad

Source A: Excerpt from a historical overview

'The Battle of Stalingrad marked a turning point in World War II, as the Soviet Union halted the German advance into the East.' Provenance: General history textbook, published 2005.

1.
Explain why the Battle of Stalingrad was important in WWII. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the reasons why Germany and the Soviet Union wanted control of Stalingrad. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
B

Causes of the Battle

Source B: Excerpt from a historian's analysis

'Hitler’s desire to secure the southern flank and access the oil-rich Caucasus region was a major cause of the German attack on Stalingrad.' Provenance: Historian's book, published 2010.

1.
Outline the main causes that led to the German attack on Stalingrad. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Analyse how economic and military factors contributed to the outbreak of the battle. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
C

Consequences of the Battle

Source C: Excerpt from a historian's assessment

'The victory at Stalingrad decisively shifted the momentum of WWII in favor of the Allies and marked the beginning of the German retreat.' Provenance: Academic journal, published 2015.

1.
Explain the immediate consequences of the German defeat at Stalingrad. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the long-term impacts of the Battle of Stalingrad on Germany and the Soviet Union. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
D

Different Perspectives

Source D: View from a Soviet historian

'The victory at Stalingrad was a symbol of Soviet resilience and sacrifice.' Provenance: Soviet history publication, 2008.

1.
Explain why the Battle of Stalingrad is viewed as a symbol of Soviet resilience. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare perspectives on the importance of the Battle of Stalingrad from Soviet and German viewpoints. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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