Student e-book: Core Option B
5. What was the impact of the other treaties on the defeated countries?
The Treaty of Versailles dealt with specifically with Germany. Four separate peace treaties were signed: with Austria (the Treaty of St Germain), Hungary (Treaty of Trianon), Bulgaria (Treaty of Neuilly),...
Student e-book: Depth Studies
a. What was the impact on civilians of the bombing of Britain (1940–41) and Germany (1943–45)?
As you have read, Hitler launched a bombing campaign against Britain in 1940 as a prelude to his invasion. His aim was to gain control of the skies so that boats waiting in France could cross the channel...
Student e-book: Depth Studies
b. How did Japanese control impact on peoples’ lives?
Japan’s occupation of Southeast Asia promised liberation from Western colonisation and instead a system of mutuality, friendship, autonomy, cooperation and co-prosperity. However its rule was brutal...
Student e-book: Depth Studies
a. How did US–Japanese relationships deteriorate?
The growth of nationalism in Japan after 1930s and the increasing influence of the military led to Japanese forces invading Manchuria in 1931. The war which then developed between China and Japan, took...
Student e-book: Depth Studies
2. How did the Second World War in the Asia–Pacific develop? Free
The growth of Japanese nationalism and militarism after 1931 and the consequent expansion of Japan into East Asia led to war with China and conflict with the West. This was to culminate in the Japanese...
Student e-book: Depth Studies
c. Why was Japan so successful before 1942?
Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor was carried out alongside attacks throughout Asia. These were very successful up to 1942 and saw Britain being humiliated with the loss of key territories Malaya and...
Student e-book: Depth Studies
A. The First World War, 1914–18 Free
The First World War has been described as catastrophic and transformational. Millions of people across Europe were caught up with ‘war fever’ and even some pre-war pacifists joined the nationalist rally...
Student e-book: Depth Studies
1. How did the Second World War in Europe develop?
The Second World War started in Europe 1st September 1939 when Hitler invaded Europe. This was a result of an agreement that had been signed between Hitler and Stalin in which they agreed to partition...
Student e-book: Depth Studies
a. To what extent had Nazi Germany gained control of Europe in 1940?
In the early hours of 1 September 1939, Hitler’s Panzers (tanks), supported by the Luftwaffe (air force), smashed over the border into Poland. They rapidly cut though Poland’s defences, thus making a...
Student e-book: Depth Studies
b. Why was Germany unable to conquer Britain?
After Dunkirk, Britain and its Empire now stood alone against Germany . On 18 June 1940, Churchill correctly forecast the next stage of the war – ‘The battle of France is over. I expect that the Battle...