AQA GCSE History · 8145
Paper 1
Revise: The First World WarDesertion grew as soldiers became less willing to continue fighting.
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GCSE History · key term
Leaving military service without permission.
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Paper 1
Revise: The First World WarDesertion grew as soldiers became less willing to continue fighting.
Paper 2
Leaving one’s military service or commander without permission. Changing allegiance to the enemy can also be described as defection.
Revise: The Course and Interpretation of the Battle of ActiumHunger, disease and desertions weakened Antony’s position. Among those who changed sides were King Amyntas and Domitius Ahenobarbus; Velleius also names Dellius.
The abandonment of a military force by its soldiers; joining the enemy also transfers manpower and support to the opposing commander.
Paper 3
Leaving an army without permission, abandoning military duties.
Revise: Siege by crusadersMen died of hunger, horses became scarce, and desertion weakened the army. Even Peter the Hermit attempted to leave, although Tancred caught him and brought him back.
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