The British sector of the Western Front

Describe one feature of the fighting on the Western Front that led to a high number of injuries.

Describe one feature of the use of blood transfusions on the Western Front.

Study Sources A and B in the Sources Booklet.

How useful are Sources A and B for an enquiry into the difficulties in caring for the wounded on the Western Front?

Explain your answer, using Sources A and B and your knowledge of the historical context.

Study Source B.

How could you follow up Source B to find out more about the difficulties in caring for the wounded on the Western Front?

In your answer, you must give the question you would ask and the type of source you could use.

Complete the table below.

Describe two features of the new techniques used in the treatment of wounds on the Western Front.

Feature 1

Feature 2

Study Sources A and B in the Sources Booklet.

How useful are Sources A and B for an enquiry into the work of medical staff in the Casualty Clearing Stations (CCS) on the Western Front?

Explain your answer, using Sources A and B and your knowledge of the historical context.

Study Source A.

How could you follow up Source A to find out more about the work of medical staff in the Casualty Clearing Stations (CCS) on the Western Front?

In your answer, you must give the question you would ask and the type of source you could use.

Complete the table below.

Detail in Source A that I would follow up:

Question I would ask:

What type of source I could use:

How this might help answer my question:

Describe two features of the problems involved in transporting wounded soldiers away from the battleground.

Feature 1

Feature 2

Study Sources A and B in the Sources Booklet.

How useful are Sources A and B for an enquiry into new techniques being used on the Western Front to deal with injuries?

Explain your answer, using Sources A and B and your knowledge of the historical context.

Study Source A.

How could you follow up Source A to find out more about new techniques being used on the Western Front to deal with injuries?

In your answer, you must give the question you would ask and the type of source you could use.

Complete the table below.

Detail in Source A that I would follow up:

Question I would ask:

What type of source I could use:

How this might help answer my question:

Describe two features of the use of the Thomas splint.

Feature 1

Feature 2

Study Sources A and B in the Sources Booklet.

How useful are Sources A and B for an enquiry into the effects of a gas attack?

Explain your answer, using Sources A and B and your knowledge of the historical context.

Describe two features of ill health among soldiers that arose from the trench environment.

Feature 1

Feature 2

Study Sources A and B in the Sources Booklet.

How useful are Sources A and B for an enquiry into the work of the stretcher bearers on the Western Front?

Explain your answer, using Sources A and B and your knowledge of the historical context.

Study Source A.

How could you follow up Source A to find out more about the work of the stretcher bearers on the Western Front?

In your answer, you must give the question you would ask and the type of source you could use.

Complete the table below.

Describe two features of blood transfusions on the Western Front during the First World War.

Feature 1

Feature 2

Study Sources A and B in the Sources Booklet.

How useful are Sources A and B for an enquiry into the treatment of battle injuries by medical staff on the Western Front?

Explain your answer, using Sources A and B and your knowledge of the historical context.

Study Source A.

How could you follow up Source A to find out more about the treatment of battle injuries by medical staff on the Western Front?

In your answer, you must give the question you would ask and the type of source you could use.

Complete the table below.

Detail in Source A that I would follow up:

Question I would ask:

What type of source I could use:

How this might help answer my question: