Key term for OCR GCSE History B, used in Castles.
The psychological use of a castle's physical presence and armed garrison to discourage rebellion through the threat of swift, overwhelming retaliation.
Deterrence appears in OCR GCSE History B revision content for The Norman Conquest (1065–1087), especially Castles and Purpose.
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Crime and Punishment (c.1250–Present)
Medieval Britain c.1250–c.1500 • Punishing offenders
