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Napalm - GCSE History Definition

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Napalm is a type of weapon invented in America during World War II that consists of a sticky jelly that burns at very high temperatures. When napalm is placed in bombs that are dropped from planes, it creates a fire that is difficult to put out and causes severe burns and widespread destruction. It became infamous and highly controversial because of its use during the Vietnam War by the United States due to its devastating effects on both soldiers and civilians. Understanding napalm helps students learn about the impact of warfare and the ethical considerations of using such weapons.

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Zoe has worked in education for 10 years as a teaching assistant and a teacher. This has given her an in-depth perspective on how to support all learners to achieve to the best of their ability. She has been the Lead of Key Stage 4 History, showing her expertise in the Edexcel GCSE syllabus and how best to revise. Ever since she was a child, Zoe has been passionate about history. She believes now, more than ever, the study of history is vital to explaining the ever-changing world around us. Zoe’s focus is to create accessible content that breaks down key historical concepts and themes to achieve GCSE success.

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