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Trench warfare on the Western Front, 1914–18: Edexcel A‑Level History questions

Every Edexcel A-Level History exam question on Trench warfare on the Western Front, 1914–18, 2017–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q6

    June 2025 · Paper 35.2

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    June 2024 · Paper 35.2

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  4. Q6

    June 2022 · Paper 35.2

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    October 2020 · Paper 35.2

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    June 2017 · Paper 35.2

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All 6 questions on Trench warfare on the Western Front, 1914–18, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 35.2, Q6 (20 marks): How accurate is it to say that the failure of the British army to make a decisive breakthrough on the Western Front by the end of 1916 was the consequence of th
  2. June 2024, Paper 35.2, Q6 (20 marks): ‘The use of new technology was the principal cause of the war on the Western Front becoming a war of attrition rather than a war of movement in the years 1914–1
  3. June 2023, Paper 35.2, Q6 (20 marks): How accurate is it to say that the development of British air power played a significant part in the achievement of victory on the Western Front in 1918?
  4. June 2022, Paper 35.2, Q6 (20 marks): ‘The British Army failed to adjust effectively to the changing nature of warfare on the Western Front in the years 1914–16.’ How far do you agree with this judg
  5. October 2020, Paper 35.2, Q6 (20 marks): ‘The Battle of Passchendaele (1917) revealed that the British Army had learnt from previous setbacks on the Western Front.’ How far do you agree with this judge
  6. June 2017, Paper 35.2, Q6 (20 marks): How far do you agree that Haig’s strengths as a commander outweighed his weaknesses in the years 1916–18?

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