TeachWhizz

Weapons of Trench Warfare

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
1 views0 downloads

About This Worksheet

A source analysis worksheet exploring the types of weapons used in trench warfare during the First World War.

Topics covered:

#Compare the impact of weapons on soldiers and warfare
#Source Analysis (Text)
#Standard
#Trench Warfare
#Weapons
#Describe different weapons used in trench warfare
#History
#Analyze the reliability and purpose of historical sources

Worksheet Preview

Full preview • 7 questions

Weapons of Trench Warfare

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

Untitled Worksheet

Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Analysis of Weapons in Trench Warfare

Source A: Description of New Weapons Used in WWI

"The introduction of new weapons such as machine guns, poison gases, and tanks revolutionized trench warfare. Machine guns could fire hundreds of rounds per minute, making it nearly impossible for soldiers to cross open ground without suffering heavy casualties. Poison gases, like chlorine and mustard gas, caused agonizing injuries and deaths, forcing soldiers to wear gas masks and retreat to protected dugouts. Tanks were developed to break the stalemate of trench warfare, capable of crossing difficult terrain and providing cover for advancing troops. These weapons changed the face of war, making it more deadly and more complex." Provenance: Military historian John Roberts, 2015, report on WWI weaponry.

1.
What are the main weapons mentioned in Source A, and how did they change warfare during WWI? (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Explain the purpose and origin of Source A. How does this influence the reliability of the information? (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Compare the information in Source A with what you know about the impact of these weapons on soldiers. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
4.
Outline how new weapons in WWI contributed to the stalemate on the Western Front. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Analyse how the development of these weapons reflects the changes in warfare during WWI. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
6.
Compare the reliability of Source A with other types of sources you have studied about WWI weapons. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
7.
Describe how the weapons discussed in Source A affected soldiers’ experiences during WWI. (4 marks)
[4 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