Historians views on Small Wars

Question 1

Whittingham

Answer 1

• Callwells views are racist
• Callwell underestimated ‘the other’
• savage use of warfare was excused because opponents were seen as savages

Question 2

Thoral

Answer 2

• French targetted civillians - (links with WW1 n 2)

- effectiveness and modernity in tactics helped French against Algerians