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The war at sea, 1917–45: the impact of submarines, air power and complex codes: Edexcel A‑Level History questions

Every Edexcel A-Level History exam question on The war at sea, 1917–45: the impact of submarines, air power and complex codes, 2017–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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All 6 questions on The war at sea, 1917–45: the impact of submarines, air power and complex codes, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 37.1, Q1 (20 marks): 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 performanc
  2. June 2024, Paper 37.1, Q4 (20 marks): ‘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 st
  3. June 2023, Paper 37.1, Q4 (20 marks): ‘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
  4. June 2022, Paper 37.1, Q4 (20 marks): ‘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?
  5. October 2020, Paper 37.1, Q1 (20 marks): 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
  6. June 2018, Paper 37.1, Q4 (20 marks): 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?

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