How were trenches attacked?

Designed for the new AQA spec (Conflict and Tension 1894-1918).

WALT: How were trenches attacked?
WILFs:

• Define key words such as attrition and counter attack
• Describe how trenches were usually attacked
• Explain why it was so difficult to break the stalemate on the Western Front

The lesson contains a range of activities including students completing a short cartoon strip on attacking a trench, answering comprehension questions, use of a film clip from ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ and finishes with students assessing the usefulness of two sources on trench warfare, which can be expanded into a 12 mark question.