WW1 L11 - What Happened at the Somme?

This lesson contains:

• A starter to consider what the students have heard about the Somme and to look at a picture source.

• A background to the battle including the purpose of the Somme attack.

• An overview of who Field Marshall Haig was.

• An overview of the plan and a discussion activity to determine what might go wrong.

• A brief YouTube video from Blackadder to look at a comedic perspective of the plan.

• An exercise to study statements about the Somme and determine which show success or failure. A judgement is then written.

• An overview of the consequences using an interpretation and finding arguments for and against it Haig being ultimately responsible.

• A plenary to consider whether Haig was guilty or not.

Attachments:

• 1 x Powerpoint Presentation

• 1 x Publisher File