The changing nature of warfare: perception & reality

Study Source 1 in the Sources Booklet before you answer this question.

Assess the value of the source for revealing the reasons for the problems facing the German submarine fleet and the factors that explain the improved performance of the allies in the Battle of the Atlantic.

Explain your answer, using the source, the information given about its origin and your own knowledge about the historical context.

3 ‘The leadership of von Moltke and the Prussian general staff was more significant than the use of the new technologies in explaining the Prussian victories in the wars of 1866 and 1870.’

How far do you agree with this judgement?

4 ‘The Battle of Cambrai showed how new military technology was able to make a significant impact on the Western Front in 1917.’

How far do you agree with this judgement?

7 ‘Visual evidence from after 1945 was the most effective in conveying the nature of war in the years 1859–1991.’

How far do you agree with this judgement?

8 ‘The most significant developments in propaganda, in the years 1859–1963, occurred during the Second World War.’

How far do you agree with this judgement?

Study Source 1 in the Sources Booklet before you answer this question.

Assess the value of the source for revealing how Pétain planned to make use of technology in the defence of Verdun and his qualities as a commander.

Explain your answer, using the source, the information given about its origin and your own knowledge about the historical context.

3 ‘Radio had the most significant impact on the development of mobile warfare in the First World War in the years 1917–18.’

How far do you agree with this statement?

4 ‘The Japanese application of superior technology was the main reason for the success of their attack on Pearl Harbour (1941).’

How far do you agree with this statement?

7 ‘Hollywood films made the greatest impact on the remembrance and portrayal of war in the years 1859–1991.’

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8 ‘The use of the telegraph was the most significant development in the reporting of war in the years 1859–1991.’

How far do you agree with this statement?

Study Source 1 in the Sources Booklet before you answer this question.

Assess the value of the source for revealing the strength of Allied Coalition airpower during the First Gulf War and the impact of its use.

Explain your answer, using the source, the information given about its origin and your own knowledge about the historical context.

3 ‘The military judgement of the younger Moltke played the most significant part in the failure of the Schlieffen plan.’

How far do you agree with this statement?

4 ‘The German deployment of submarines presented a significant challenge to the British war effort in the years 1917–18.’

How far do you agree with this statement?

7 ‘The most significant developments in the reporting of war came after the end of the First World War.’

How far do you agree with this judgement on the years 1859–1973?

8 ‘Speeches by political leaders played the most significant part in shaping the public perception of war in the years 1859–1973.’

How far do you agree with this judgement?

Study Source 1 in the Sources Booklet before you answer this question.

Assess the value of the source for revealing the importance of technology in the Battle of Verdun and the reasons for Germany’s failure to achieve its objectives.

Explain your answer, using the source, the information given about its origin and your own knowledge about the historical context.

How accurate is it to say that the failure of General Gamelin to make effective use of new technology was the primary cause of the military failure of France in 1940?

4 ‘Dönitz was responsible for German failure in the Battle of the Atlantic in the years 1939–45.’

How far do you agree with this statement?

How far do you agree that photography made the most significant impact on the reporting of war in the years 1859–1991?

How far do you agree that demonising the enemy was the most significant focus of official attempts to influence the public response to war in the years 1859–1991?

Study Source 1 in the Sources Booklet before you answer this question.

Assess the value of the source for revealing the strengths of the United States and the weaknesses of the Japanese in the Battle of Midway (1942).

Explain your answer, using the source, the information given about its origin and your own knowledge about the historical context.

Study Source 1 in the Sources Booklet before you answer this question.

Assess the value of the source for revealing the strengths of the United States and the weaknesses of the Japanese in the Battle of Midway (1942).

Explain your answer, using the source, the information given about its origin and your own knowledge about the historical context.

How far do you agree that the use of steam boats and railways had the biggest impact on the conduct of war in the years 1859–70?

How far do you agree that the use of steam boats and railways had the biggest impact on the conduct of war in the years 1859–70?

4 ‘The effective deployment of new military technology was the primary reason for the outcome of the Battle of Amiens (August 1918).’

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4 ‘The effective deployment of new military technology was the primary reason for the outcome of the Battle of Amiens (August 1918).’

How far do you agree with this statement?

How far do you agree that Roosevelt’s speech after Pearl Harbor in December 1941 was the most significant government attempt to shape public attitudes to war in the years 1863–1968?

How far do you agree that Roosevelt’s speech after Pearl Harbor in December 1941 was the most significant government attempt to shape public attitudes to war in the years 1863–1968?

8 ‘The instantaneous reporting from the First Gulf War had more impact than any previous reporting of war in the years 1859–1991.’

How far do you agree with this judgement?

8 ‘The instantaneous reporting from the First Gulf War had more impact than any previous reporting of war in the years 1859–1991.’

How far do you agree with this judgement?

Study Source 1 in the Sources Booklet before you answer this question.

Assess the value of the source for revealing the qualities of Von Moltke as a military commander and the significance of technology in the wars of 1866 and 1870.

Explain your answer, using the source, the information given about its origin and your own knowledge about the historical context.

3 ‘Guderian played the key role in the military fall of France in 1940.’

How far do you agree with this statement?

4 ‘The impact of air power was limited in the conduct of the Vietnam War, but crucial in the conduct of the First Gulf War.’

How far do you agree with this statement?

How far do you agree that literature was the most effective means of portraying the nature of war throughout the years 1859-1991?

How far do you agree that television had the most significant impact on the reporting of war in the years 1859-1991?

Study Source 1 in the Sources Booklet before you answer this question.

Assess the value of the source for revealing the nature of the British attack at Cambrai in November 1917 and its impact on the German defenders.

Explain your answer, using the source, the information given about its origin and your own knowledge about the historical context.

How far do you agree that the leadership of Von Moltke was the most important factor in explaining Prussian military success in the years 1859–70?

How far do you agree that Enigma and British code breaking was the key factor in the victory in the battle of the Atlantic in the years 1939–45?

How far do you agree that the Gettysburg Address set the pattern for official attempts to shape the public perception of war in the years 1859–1991?

How far do you agree that the reporting of the Tet Offensive had the most significant impact of any report from a battlefront in the years 1859–1991?

Study Source 1 in the Sources Booklet before you answer this question.

Assess the value of the source for revealing the purpose and the impact of the raids on Hamburg in 1943.

Explain your answer, using the source, the information given about its origin and your own knowledge about the historical context.

3 ‘Grant’s success as a commander during the American Civil War was due to his ability to use new technology to best advantage.’

How far do you agree with this statement?

4 ‘Pétain's qualities as a commander primarily explain the French success in the Verdun campaign.’

How far do you agree with this statement?

How far do you agree that visual images proved the most effective means of conveying the nature of war in the years 1859–1991?

How far do you agree that propaganda was the most effective means of influencing the public attitude to war in the years 1859–1975?