TOPIC 1: Causes, Practices and Effects of War
War was a major feature of the 20th century. In this topic the different types of war should be identified, and the causes, practices and effects of these conflicts should be studied.
A. Different types and nature of 20th century warfare
1. Civil
2. Guerrilla
3. Limited war, total war
B. Origins and causes of wars
1. Long term, short-term and immediate causes
2. Economic, ideological, political, religious causes
C. Nature of 20th Century wars
1. Technological developments, tactics and strategies, air, land, and sea
2. Home front: economic and social impact (including changes in the role and status of women)
3. Resistance and revolutionary movements
D. Effects and Results of war
1. Peace settlements and wars ending without treaties
2. Attempts at collective security pre-and post Second World War
3. Political repercussions and territorial changes
4. Post-war economic problems
Topic One Material for Detailed Study:
A. First World War (1914-1918)
B. World War II (1939-45)
C. Chinese Civil War 1927-1937 and 1946-49)
1. Civil
2. Guerrilla
3. Limited war, total war
B. Origins and causes of wars
1. Long term, short-term and immediate causes
2. Economic, ideological, political, religious causes
C. Nature of 20th Century wars
1. Technological developments, tactics and strategies, air, land, and sea
2. Home front: economic and social impact (including changes in the role and status of women)
3. Resistance and revolutionary movements
D. Effects and Results of war
1. Peace settlements and wars ending without treaties
2. Attempts at collective security pre-and post Second World War
3. Political repercussions and territorial changes
4. Post-war economic problems
Topic One Material for Detailed Study:
A. First World War (1914-1918)
B. World War II (1939-45)
C. Chinese Civil War 1927-1937 and 1946-49)