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Explain the importance of medieval warfare.

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BB Medieval England: the reign of Edward I, 1272-1307

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Explain the importance of medieval warfare.

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Factor paragraph: answer Explain the importance of medieval warfare. by focusing on Part three: Edward I's military campaigns in Wales and Scotland. Use the chronology of BB Medieval England: the reign of Edward I, 1272-1307, select named evidence connected to Study medieval warfare, tactics and technology, including siege warfare, cavalry, infantry, weapons and armour, and set out one factor, support it with precise evidence, then explain its consequence for the period. End by answering the command word directly.

Explanation

This exam-style task requires a developed historical argument rather than a list of facts. Begin with the relevant period from Paper 2 Section B: British depth studies including the historic environment, then anchor the answer in Part three: Edward I's military campaigns in Wales and Scotland. The evidence should connect to Study medieval warfare, tactics and technology, including siege warfare, cavalry, infantry, weapons and armour and be explained through cause, consequence, change, continuity, significance or interpretation as appropriate. A strong final judgement shows why the selected evidence is more convincing than a vague or unsupported claim.

Common mistake

Avoid confusing medieval warfare

A common mistake is to write about medieval warfare as a general opinion, or to mix up cause, consequence, change and continuity in 1272-1307.

Anchor the answer to Part three: Edward I's military campaigns in Wales and Scotland, use precise evidence, and state whether medieval warfare is a cause, consequence, change, continuity or significant development.

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