Was Haig the 'Butcher of the Somme'?

Last updated: 15/11/2023
Contributor: Teachit Author
Was Haig the 'Butcher of the Somme'?
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Key stage
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Modern World c. 1900-present: First World War and peace settlements
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Worksheet
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This resource could be used as a full lesson for Y9 or GCSE students studying the First World War and the Battle of the Somme. Students use a variety of statements about the battle to assess Haig's role and reputation. The statements are grouped into various sections, each focused on a different aspect of Haig's role in the Somme - planning, tactics, the battle itself and its aftermath. Overall, these should allow students to reach their own judgement about whether Haig deserves to be remembered as a 'butcher'.

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It’s really good! But it will be really great if there there is answer sheets for the given questions so that we know our answers are right or wrong.
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Nital Thakkar

19/11/2020

It’s really good! But it will be really great if there there is answer sheets for the given questions so that we know our answers are right or wrong.
Thank you

Nital Thakkar

19/11/2020

5

29/04/2020

5

26/03/2020

It’s really good! But it will be really great if there there is answer sheets for the given questions so that we know our answers are right or wrong.
Thank you

Nital Thakkar

19/11/2020

It’s really good! But it will be really great if there there is answer sheets for the given questions so that we know our answers are right or wrong.
Thank you

Nital Thakkar

19/11/2020

5

29/04/2020

5

26/03/2020

5

25/03/2020

5

20/03/2020

Good but a bit difficult for KS3.

Chris Prettejohn

06/02/2020

5

06/02/2020