History GCSE
Conflict and warfare
What Conflict and warfare means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Conflict and warfare
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
At the Battle of Arsuf, Richard maintained a tight defensive formation against Saladin's attacks, and the victory opened the route to Jaffa.
Topics that use Conflict and warfare
- Option B2: Key topic 2: Involvements overseas, 1189–1204 - 2 Richard and the Third Crusade (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Causes of conflict
- Leadership
- Military tactics and strategy
- Religious duty
- Rivalry and diplomacy
- Third Crusade
- Treaty of Jaffa
- Chivalry and warfare
Using Conflict and warfare in the exam
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