Technology of defence: machine guns, smokeless powder and artillery, c1900–16: Edexcel A‑Level History questions
Every Edexcel A-Level History exam question on Technology of defence: machine guns, smokeless powder and artillery, c1900–16, 2017–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
All 5 questions on Technology of defence: machine guns, smokeless powder and artillery, c1900–16, as a list
June 2024, Paper 37.1, Q1 (20 marks): 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 you
June 2023, Paper 37.1, Q3 (20 marks): ‘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?
June 2022, Paper 37.1, Q1 (20 marks): 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 objective
November 2021, Paper 37.1, Q3 (20 marks): ‘Joffre was primarily responsible for the military failings of France in the years 1914–16.’ How far do you agree with this statement?
June 2017, Paper 37.1, Q4 (20 marks): ‘Pétain's qualities as a commander primarily explain the French success in the Verdun campaign.’ How far do you agree with this statement?