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Cambridge IGCSE History

DS-ADepth study A: The First World War, 1914-18

Depth study A: The First World War, 1914-18 in Cambridge IGCSE History: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview

Candidates study at least one depth study (Paper 1 Section B; Component 3 or Paper 4).

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Lessons

  • The Schlieffen Plan and the coming of stalemate, 1914

    30 min

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  • Trench warfare, new weapons, Verdun and the Somme

    35 min

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  • A world war: empire troops, Africa, Japan and the Arab Revolt

    35 min

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  • The war at sea, Gallipoli, the Eastern Front and civilians

    35 min

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  • Why Germany asked for an armistice in 1918

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Depth study A: The First World War, 1914-18: sample question

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What was the Zimmermann Telegram?

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