Section outline

  • EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING how the past is important to people.
    • We are EXPLORING how the past has impacted upon the present lives of New Zealanders.
    • We are EXPLORING how places are significant and the reason for this significance.

    Battle of World War One

    The 10 Most Important World War I Battles


    POSTER CRITERIA 


    You will be researching a battle from World War I. 


    You will input your research onto an A2 poster (See Ms Carter for paper). 


    The title should be at the top center and the rest of the information should be arranged according to the criteria below. Feel free to be creative in how it’s presented. 


    There is a sample layout illustration provided. Above all, make sure that your research is thorough. (Imagine there is no folds in the poster)


    BACKGROUND INFORMATION -THE STORY BEHIND THE BATTLE 


    Find information about the history of your battle and include it as a section of your poster: 

    • What is the title of your battle? (example: Battle of Amiens) 

    • What happened, or had been happening, that led to the battle? 

    • Who were the main people involved? Include military leaders or any soldiers on record. 

    • Where was the location? 

    • Which nations were involved in this conflict? 



    TIMELINE 

    Give a survey of the days this battle took place. 


    You can start from its beginning and pinpoint the key turning points that marked the battle’s timeline.

    • When did the whole battle begin? 

    • What were some of the significant turning points? 

    • When did the battle end? 


    The format can be in bullet points or in a timeline. Either way, it must be descriptive. 


    THE BATTLE 

    Give an overview of the battle and its key features.

     

    • Was this battle planned? Explain. 

    • What was the main objective from each side? 

    • What technology and tactics were used by the nations involved? 

    • Which side had the greater advantage in this battle? Why? 

    • Overall, what was this conflict like?


    THE OUTCOME 

    • Explain the resulting outcome of the battle. 

    • Which side had the victory and how was it achieved? 

    • What were the casualties for each side? 

    • Did one side retreat? 

    • What impact did this battle have on the war effort for the Allies or the Central Powers? 


    HISTORICAL ANALYSIS 

    Give a thorough explanation about why and how this particular battle has been studied ever since. This can include analysis by historians, war veterans, civic leaders, educators, etc. 


    LEGACY 

    Review the overall legacy of this battle in light of its impact on the course of the war. 

    • In retrospect, why was this battle important in the war? 

    • How did it help or hinder the cause against world aggression by the Central Powers? 

    • What lessons can military strategists learn from studying the battle today? 


    SUMMARY AND REFLECTION 

    Briefly summarize the significance of the battle and why it should be studied. 


    Write a reflection about what you learned from this battle. 

    What stood out to you and how did this one battle give you a better grasp of World War I as a whole?