This revision guide supports exam preparation for IBDP History Paper 2, focusing on the Second World War to explore Topic 11: Causes and Effects of 20th-century Wars. Structured to mirror the syllabus, it will help you to understand the essential issues and approaches that examiners will be looking for in your essays.
Coverage includes: The political developments and crises that preceded war; The nature and course of the war in its main theatres and campaigns; The impact of naval, aerial, and total war on civilian populations; The economic, social, and geopolitical consequences of the conflict;

Key features: Guidance, tips, and advice from an expert revision teacher; Recognises differing historical interpretations of core issues; Exam-style questions test understanding and recall, with guidance on potential approaches; Key Issues boxes explore the questions that are most important to historians and examiners; Key Terms boxes offer succinct definitions of essential technical and historical terms; Timelines help visualise and contextualise important events; Short biographies introduce key figures on all sides of the conflict