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The impact of War, 1939–1945 (A-level only)

Nazi Germany, 1933–1945 (A-level only): The impact of War, 1939–1945 (A-level only)

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Rationing, indoctrination, propaganda and morale; the changing impact of war on different sections of society including the elites, workers, women and youth.
The wartime economy and the work of Speer; the impact of bombing; the mobilisation of the labour force and prisoners of war.
Policies towards the Jews and the ‘untermenschen’ during wartime; the Wannsee Conference and the 'Final Solution'.
Opposition and resistance in wartime including students, churchmen, the army and civilian critics; assassination attempts and the July Bomb Plot; overview of the Nazi state by 1945.

IndoctrinationMoraleWartime EconomyMobilizationHolocaustConcentration CampsOppositionResistance

Use specific examples: When discussing the impact of war, always include specific examples of how different groups were affected.
Use specific examples: When discussing the impact of war, always include specific examples of policies or events.

Overgeneralizing the impact of war on society: Acknowledge the varied experiences of different social groups, such as elites, workers, women, and youth, to provide a nuanced analysis.
Overgeneralizing the impact of bombing: Acknowledge that while bombing disrupted production, it also led to resource reallocation and increased focus on air defense.

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