Skip to content

Home
Subjects
Past Papers
Key Terms

My Courses

Select your courses

Subjects

History
Geography
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Mathematics

Resources

Browse Courses
Past Papers
Key Terms & Definitions
Pricing

About

Sign Up
Log In
Privacy Policy
Terms of Service

© 2026 GradeGen.AI

Not affiliated with any exam board.

Scorched Earth Policy — OCR History B Definition | GradeGen.AI

Courses
History B
Key Terms
Scorched Earth Policy

GCSEOCRJ411

Scorched Earth Policy

Key term for OCR GCSE History B, used in Empire.

Definition

A harsh military strategy used by Lord Kitchener involving the intentional destruction of Boer farms, crops, and livestock to starve guerrilla fighters.

Exam Context

Scorched Earth Policy appears in OCR GCSE History B revision content for Britain in Peace and War (1900–1918), especially Empire and Differing attitudes.

Britain in Peace and War (1900–1918)Empire Differing attitudes

Study Pathways

Britain in Peace and War (1900–1918)

Empire

Differing attitudes

The First Crusade (c.1070–1100)

Into Asia Minor December 1096 to October 1097

Journey across Asia Minor

The Norman Conquest (1065–1087)

Resistance and response

Northern resistance

Found in Revision Notes

Britain in Peace and War (1900–1918)

Differing attitudes

Empire • Differing attitudes

The First Crusade (c.1070–1100)

Journey across Asia Minor

Into Asia Minor December 1096 to October 1097 • Journey across Asia Minor

Related Key Terms

Anatolian Plateau Anglo-Danish Alliance Battle of Dorylaeum Bohemond of Taranto

Revise History B with GradeGen.AI

Create a free account to access OCR GCSE History B revision notes, track progress, and practise related key terms.

Sign Up to Start Revising Log In

The Norman Conquest (1065–1087)

Northern resistance

Resistance and response • Northern resistance

Revise note

Concentration Camps