These A Level resources were developed during lock down for my sixth form students studying AQA Level History, 2E The English Revolution, 1625–1660. Unit 7: Experiments in government 1648 - 60. This unit focuses on the various constitutional experiments of the Interregnum and analyses why they failed and ultimately led to the return of the King in 1660. When you download this unit you will be able to download 16 PowerPoints which cover: Third Civil War; Failure of the Levellers, Diggers, Quakers and other radical groups; Failure of the Rump Parliament; Failure of the Parliament of Saints; Cromwell’s personality and approach to government; The rule of the Major Generals; Limits of religious tolerations; Why Cromwell refused the crown; The problem of succession; Why the monarchy was restored; Negotiations for the Restoration; The Legacy of the English Revolution; The Return of the King. I have also thrown in my AQA essay and source feedback sheets and some additional useful resources and card sorts. Please note that these are my lesson resources which you will need to edit up for your own class. They will hopefully save you a lot of time, especially if you are teaching this topic for the first time. Each PowerPoint contains aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, links to the syllabus, page numbers for text books and relevant tasks and activities to help students make effective notes. You will need the following text books as a minimum: Oxford AQA History, the English Revolution 1625 - 1660, SHP England 1625 - 1660, Charles I, the English Civil War and Cromwell. You will also need my favourite text book for this topic: Stuart Britain 1603 - 1714, Context Series. All the other text books I have used are referenced in the PowerPoints. If you get stuck for resources or want any help you can contact me via the history academy facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/TheHistoryAcademy If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. These lessons are part of a bundle that you can buy for the whole course 2E The English Revolution, 1625–1660 AQA . You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. This is big resource, which is reflected in the price. All our authors are paid the living wage for their work so when you purchase our resources you are buying into our shared values of fair play and decency. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates or if you have any questions or requests. Kind Regards Roy

These A Level resources were developed during lock down for my sixth form students studying AQA Level History, 2E The English Revolution, 1625–1660. Unit 1 covers our transition unit, which covers the key issues for this course on the Reformation and Tudor government before moving onto the personality and character of James I and his problems relating to religion, politics and foreign policy. This should ideally all be covered by the first half term. When you download this unit you will be able to download 7 PowerPoints which cover: Course Intro & Transition Unit; Personality and Character of James I; How was Britain Governed in 1603; intro James I’s Problems; Religious Problems; Political Problems; Foreign Policy Problems and Model Source Answer. I have also thrown in my AQA essay and source feedback sheets. Please note that these are my lesson resources which you will need to edit up for your class. They will save you a lot of time. Each PowerPoint contains aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, links to the syllabus, page numbers for text books and relevant tasks and activities to help students make effective notes. You will need the following text books as a minimum: Oxford AQA History, the English Revolution 1625 - 1660, SHP England 1625 - 1660, Charles I, the English Civil War and Cromwell. You will also need my favourite text book for this topic: Stuart Britain 1603 - 1714, Context Series. All the other text books I have used are referenced in the PowerPoints. Please remember that you will have to adapt these notes for your school / institution but if you get stuck for resources or want any help you can contact me via the history academy facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/TheHistoryAcademy If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. These lessons are part of a bundle that you can buy for the whole course 2E The English Revolution, 1625–1660 AQA . You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. This is big resource, which is reflected in the price. All our authors are paid the living wage for their work so when you purchase our resources you are buying into our shared values of fair play and decency. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates or if you have any questions or requests. Kind Regards Roy

This lesson on the Home Guard forms is part of a series that can be downloaded either separately or part of a discounted bundle on the Home Front. It is designed to helped students understand why the British government set up the Home Guard during the Second World War and the role in played in helped to defend the country from invasion. The lesson material is suitable for the full ability range. When you purchase these resources you will be able to download a three page worksheet with the key information, sources and tasks, one of which includes a thinking skills review activity. In addition, you will also be able to download an accompanying PowerPoint with aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, tasks and activities as well as information slides, sources, starters, plenaries and links to relevant video clips. This is designed a full interactive and multimedia lesson. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: The Home Front Know: Why did Britain set-up the Home Guard? Understand: Why were they nick named ‘Dad’s Army?’ Evaluate: What role did the Home Guard play in helping Britain win the war? WILF – What Am I Looking For? Identify & describe: Why did Britain set up the Home Guard? Explain: Why were they nicked named ‘Dad Army?’ Analyse: What role did the Home Guard play in helping Britain win the war? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy

This literacy resource has been designed to help students to either discuss or debate in either a speech or a piece of writing. The cards can either be printed off as a worksheet or cut out to be used as set of literacy cards in the classroom. Please note that they are designed to be used in a British classroom so run it through your US spell checker. When you download this resource, you will be able access a a full editable 7 page Word document with sentence starters to help student discuss and debate in a speech or a piece of writing. The resource is designed to take them through the various stages of constructing an argument from the introduction to the conclusion. For your convenience, I have also uploaded this file as a PDF. If you like this resource then why not check out our other resources on other areas of writing from recount, explain, discuss, debate, persuade, speculate and many more. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. All our authors are paid the living wage so when you purchase our resources you are buying into our shared values of fair play and decency. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Don’t forget to check out our YouTube Channel with over 600 free videos: @historyacademy Kind Regards Roy

This outstanding lesson is the second in a series that looks at why Prohibition failed. These resources look at the legislation that was introduced as well as the impact on drink related crime, organised crime, bootlegging , illegal bars and brewing. When you purchase this resource, you will be able to download a thirteen slide PowerPoint and a three page worksheet. These resources are primarily aimed at foundation and core students. The PowerPoint includes aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, thinking skills tasks and information slides which also include primary and secondary sources. The worksheet includes information ans sources on the impact that Prohibition had on US Society as well as primary and secondary sources, activities and part of my differentiation, these resources included a heads and tails mini plenary as well as a thinking skills review triangle at the end to help students assess which was the most significant impact. The aims of the lesson are: Theme: Why did Prohibition fail? Know: What laws were introduced to enforce Prohibition? Understand: How did people respond to prohibition? Evaluate: Why what impact did prohibition have on the USA? Skills: Chronology, Source Evaluation & judgement What Am I Looking For this lesson? Identify / Describe – effects of Prohibition on the USA? Explain – both the legal and social effects of Prohibition on the USA? Analyse – Begin to make a judgement on why Prohibition failed? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy

A word search on the KKK, which can be used as a starter, plenary or as a homework activity. If you would like some more resources on this topic then please check out my worksheet and PowerPoint on the KKK. You can also follow 'The History Academy' on Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy

This resource looks at how tolerant was US society by looking at the dark side of the Boom by looking at the aims and methods of the WASPs and KKK during the 1920s. The resource also looks in detail at why the KKK's membership increased and suddenly decline after a series of scandals. There are several activities built into the PowerPoint including a snowballing starter of the key words, a Venn diagram activity comparing the aims and methods of the WASPs and the KKK and final three OCR past paper questions. The aims and objectives are: Theme: The Dark side of the Boom Know: What is the difference between a WASP and a member of the KKK? Understand: What methods and tactics did the KKK use? Understand: Why did support for the KKK increase and then decline in the 1920s? Evaluate: How tolerant was the USA in the 1920s? Skills: Cause, Consequence, Source Evaluation & Judgement What Am I Looking For this lesson? Identify / Describe – Who were the KKK? Explain – Why did support for them increase and then decline in the 1920s? Analyse – begin to form a judgement on how tolerant was US society in the 1920s? There is also a worksheet that can be downloaded separately or in a buddle. If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. You can also follow 'The History Academy' on Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy

This lesson looks at several key issues surrounding the trail of Sacco and Vanzetti and includes a wide range of contemporary and modern sources to help the learner make up their own min. The aims, objectives and differentiated outcomes are: Theme: The Dark side of the Boom Know: Who were Sacco and Vanzetti and what were they accused of? Understand: How fair was their trail? Understand: Why were some Americans afraid of the new immigrants? Evaluate: How tolerant was the USA in the 1920s? Skills: Cause, Consequence, Source Evaluation & judgement What Am I Looking For this lesson? Identify / Describe – Who were Sacco & Vanzetti? Explain – How fair was their trial and investigation ? Analyse – begin to form a judgement on how tolerant was US society in the 1920s? There are 6 activities built into the lesson including a snowballing starter, an Oxford and Cambridge source question with a pupil mark scheme, a persuasive speech literacy activity for their defence or prosecution, a Venn dig ram source analysis on contemporary reactions, an evidence review sheet on their innocence or guilt and finally an Oxford and Cambridge 6 mark question with a mark scheme on 'why were Sacco and Vanzetti executed?' I have been observed several times with this resource and have had this lesson graded as outstanding. I have also included a persuasive literacy mat to help students phrase their speeches. If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. You can also follow 'The History Academy' on Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy

This PowerPoint looks at two key questions, why did the Japanese invade and why did the League fail to stop them? The learning objectives are as follows: Theme: Why did the League of Nations fail? Know: What role did Japan play in the League of Nations? Understand: Why did Japan invade Manchuria? Evaluate: Why did the League fail to stop the Japanese invasion? Skills: Cause, Consequence, Source Evaluation & judgement What Am I Looking For this lesson? Identify / Describe – What problems faced Japan in the 1930s? Explain – Why did the Japanese invade Manchuria? Analyse – begin to form a judgement on why the League eventually failed? This resource includes information, maps, photographs from the time, primary and secondary sources, OCR Exam Board questions and student mark schemes for peer and self assessment. These resources can be easily adapted. This resource works extremely well with my AFL Pack on this topic or my League of nations AFL Booklet Kind Regards Roy

This clever little card sort can be used as a starter or plenary exercise on the impact of the Norman invasion of Britain in 1066 Students have two headings and have to cut out the cards and sort them under one of two headings, Britain before the Norman invasion and Britain after the invasion. For more able students I have included an extension exercise or discussion point for the class asking them to assess whether life for ordinary people improved or got worse after the invasion. If you have an especially bright group, you could ask them to create a key to identify which cards were to do with religion, money, society or power. If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. You can also follow 'The History Academy' on Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy

This clever little card sort can be used as a starter or plenary exercise on the impact of the Roman invasion of Britain in AD 43. Students have two headings and have to cut out the cards and sort them under one of two headings, Britain before the Roman invasion and Britain after the invasion. For more able students I have included an extension exercise or discussion point for the class asking them to assess whether life for ordinary people improved or got worse after the invasion. If you have an especially bright group, you could ask them to create a key to identify which cards were to do with religion, money, transport or power. If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. You can also follow 'The History Academy' on Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy

This popular and really useful card sort can be used as a starter or plenary on the impact of the Black Death on England. It has been designed work alongside any main stream resource on this topic. if you are looking for a more comprehensive lesson resource then, please check my other lessons on the When you purchase this resource you will receive a full editable Microsoft Word document with instructions, a learning aim and two headings cards labelled Britain ‘before’ and ‘after’ the Black Death as well as 16 statement cards that need to be sorted. For more able students I have included an extension exercise or discussion point for the class asking them to assess which was the most important change that took place as a result of the Black Death. If you have an especially bright group, you could ask them to create a key to identify which cards were to do with money, freedom and power. You could also use these cards to help students plan or revise for an essay or assessment. The aims and objectives for this lesson are: Theme: Medieval Society Know: What changed as a result of the Black Death? Understand: How did Medieval Society change as a result of the Black Death? Evaluate: Which changes were more important? WILF: What Am I Looking For? Identify and Describe: What changed as a result of the Black Death? Explain: How did medieval society chance as a result of the Black Death? Analyse: Which changes were more important? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. I’ve produced other card sorts for the more able such as my diamond 9 activity as well as a market place activity. If you wish you can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy

This card sort is great way to get students to sort through the causes and consequences of the murder of Thomas Becket. It is designed to fit around any main stream text book or video on this topic and provides differentiated support for lower and middle ability students. Students are given eight cards with the causes and consequences mixed up and two headings labelled causes and consequences. This should take a core group no more than 10 minutes before feeding back and then sticking their cards into their books, whereas a low ability group might take 15 minutes. The process can be speeded up by getting students to create a key, rather than curring out the cards and then sticking the sheet into their books. This active learning activity makes a great starter, mini plenary and plenary. When you purchase this activity, you will be able to download a single page Word document, which can be edited to suit your own students. I would personally read a text book, worksheet or watch a video clip before attempting the activity. I have also included a straightforward six slide PowerPoint to help facilitate the card sort, it includes aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, two starters, one plenary, an activity page, a video link and a template. If you are looking for a Worksheet and Powerpoint to accompany this lesson, then check out this link on our TES shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13021853 The aims and objectives of this lesson would be: Know: Why did Henry II and Thomas Becket quarrel? Understand: What were the short and long term consequences of the quarrel? Evaluate: The causes and consequences of Thomas Becket’s murder? Skills: Change, Continuity, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: Why did Henry II and Archbishop Becket quarrel? Can You Explain: Why there was a power struggle between Church and State? Can You Evaluate: The causes and consequences of Thomas Becket’s death? If you like this resource, then why not check out our other resources on similar topics in our TES shop. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Instagram, X , YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. All our authors are paid the living wage so when you purchase our resources you are buying into our shared values of fair play and decency. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Don’t forget to check out our YouTube Channel with over 600 free videos: @historyacademy Kind Regards Roy

This clever little card sort can be used as a starter or plenary exercise on the impact of the Norman invasion of Britain in 1066 Students have two headings and have to cut out the cards and sort them under one of two headings, Britain before the Norman invasion and Britain after the invasion. For more able students I have included an extension exercise or discussion point for the class asking them to assess whether life for ordinary people improved or got worse after the invasion. If you have an especially bright group, you could ask them to create a key to identify which cards were to do with religion, money, society or power. If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Twitter, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy

This great resources has successfully engaged students of all abilities for over 24 years. It was the number one download on the website www,schoolhistory.co.uk. I have since updated it with a few tweaks. The worksheet comes in two sections. The first looks at the traditional story of the Gunpowder Pot as it has been taught to school children for hundreds of years. I have created a series of questions and activities aimed at foundation and core students that helps them to study an old Victorian school history book version. This is a great exercise to help students appreciate how history has been taught in the past. The next section looks a the revisionist version of the Gunpowder Plot and gives students a series of contemporary sources and secondary research by historians to help them decide whether Guy Fawkes was innocent or guilty. The activity aims to get them to draw a table to help them analyse the information before having a go at writing a newspaper report from either a Catholic or Protestant stand point on what happened. If you like this resource, then I have produced a series of card sorts which may want to download separately or in the combo version of this resource entitled the Gunpowder Ploy, 1605. The aims and objectives are: Theme: What were the causes of the English Civil War? Know: What happened during the Gunpowder Plot? Understand: Why did the Catholics supposedly want to murder the King? Evaluate: How far do the contemporary sources and research by historians prove that Guy Fawkes was innocent or guilty? WILF - What Am I Looking For? Identify & describe: What evidence and facts supports that Guy Fawkes was innocent or guilty? Explain: How does the evidence support whether Guy Fawkes was innocent or guilty? Analyze: Come to a judgement on how far Guy Fawkes was guilty? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more quality time with the people who matter. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy

This outstanding resource is a simple card sort that can be used with a range of abilities from foundation to gifted and talented. It looks at one of the most important turning point in both Irish and British History, the Battle of the Boyne, 1690 whose consequences still echo down to the present day. The card sort can be used a starter or plenary. It contains two heading cards labelled 'Causes of the Battle of the Boyne' and 'Consequences of the Battle of the Boyne.' Students are instructed to sort through fourteen cards. I have deliberately included more consequence cards, than causes cards. They are written with a neutral, non judgemental tone allowing students to form their own opinions. Aims and objectives: Theme: Making of the United Kingdom Know: What were the causes and consequences of the Battle of the Boyne? Understand: Why was the Battle of the Boyne a significant turning point? Analyse: What were the long term consequences? WILF - What Am I Looking For? Identify & describe: What were the causes and consequences of the Battle of the Boyne, 1690? Understand: What was it a significant event in both Irish and British history? Analyse: What were the long term consequences for the making of the UK? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. You can also follow 'The History Academy' on Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy

This outstanding resource is designed to get students decide what the causes and consequences of the Glorious Revolution. It is suitable for the full ability range and is a fun and interactive resource with which to engage your students. It can be uses as a starter, plenary or homework activity and should work alongside any main stream resource on this topic. When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a single page Microsoft Word Document, which contains instructions, a learning objectives, two activities, two heading cards labeled cause and consequence and eight information cards to be cut out and sorted underneath them. The aims and objectives are: Theme: Making of the UK Know: What were the causes and consequences of the Glorious Revolution? Understand: Why did James II become increasingly unpopular? Evaluate: How significant was the Glorious Revolution in 1688? WILF - What Am I Looking For? Identify and describe: What were the causes and consequences of the Glorious Revolution? Explain: Why did James I become increasingly unpopular and what impact did the revolution have on Catholics living in Britain? Analyse: Begin to make a judgement on the significance of the Glorious Revolution? This resource should appeal to a range of abilities and learning styles. It shouldn’t take more than 10 to 12 minutes for a middle ability class to cut out the cards and sort them. If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy

This PowerPoint is designed to span two lessons and includes 6 activities to help students assess the tactics that General Haig used at the Battle of the Somme in 1916. The aims and objectives are: Theme: Why was there a stalemate on the Western Front? Know: What tactics did General Haig use at the Battle of the Somme in 1916? Understand: Why did the Battle of the Somme end in a stalemate? Evaluate: Was General Haig the 'Butcher of the Somme? Skills: Cause, Consequence, Source Analysis and Interpretation WILF: What Am I Looking For? Identify and describe - What happened during the Battle of the Somme in 1916? Explain - Why did Haig’s tactics fail to achieve a breakthrough? Analyze - How far was Haig’s responsible for the failure to break through in 1916? These activities include a snowballing starter, source analysis comparing John Laffin and the BBC’s Blackadder interpretation of General Haig, a contemporary cartoon analysis to assess public reaction in 1916, a summary diagram of why Haig tactics failed and a source analysis comparing the different perspectives of George Coppard and Haig of the progress made on the first day of the attack. I’ve also included a card sort activity which could be used as the basis for an assessment or extended writing on the topic. In all there are 40 slides which can be easily customised for your students. It could also be uploaded to a virtual learning environment and used as an independent learning resource for homework. Professional Knowledge For those of you who are new to the profession, this topic is controversial for a number of reasons. Firstly, the leadership of the British Army during the war is traditionally described by some historians as ‘lions led by donkeys.’ Please note that this interpretation first grew out a dissatisfaction with the Treaty of Versailles and the concept that the First World War would be the ‘War to end all wars’ in the 1930’s. Clearly by then, many of the sacrifices appeared to have been in vain with the rise of Hitler and the threat of war. However, in the immediate aftermath of the First World War, Haig was seen as a hero. He was also the man who set up the Royal British Legion and began the first poppy appeal. Secondly, this topic is controversial for many of our Australian cousins whose sense of national identity grew out of their frustration and anger over the disaster at Gallipoli. This has led to feeling that the British tactics were a complete failure in all theatres of war and has led to the writing of some pretty bad popular history by Australian tour guides like John Laffin in his book ‘British Butchers and Bunglers of WW1’ to almost justify the Republican Movement in Australia. Anyway, have fun and I look forward to your feedback.