IB DP History Paper 2: Confliict PPT exploring what determines the outcome of conflict. Covers leadership, strategy, resources and technology using global case studies.

This 60-slide IB DP History PowerPoint is fully aligned with the updated IB History curriculum and designed to teach the core theme “What determined the outcome of conflict?” in a clear, analytical, and exam-ready format.

The presentation systematically explores the interaction of leadership, strategy and tactics, mobilisation of resources, technology, geography, and popular support, helping students build strong comparative arguments for Paper 2 essays and thematic questions.

Included case studies

• The First Vietnam War (Ho Chi Minh, Giap, Dien Bien Phu)
• Anglo-Zulu War (Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift)
• British naval power in the Napoleonic Wars
• USA mobilisation in World War I
• Technology and warfare (The Manhattan Project & atomic weapons)
• The Seven Years’ War as a global synthesis case study

Why teachers choose this resource

• Fully mapped to IB DP command terms and concepts
• Clear slide sequencing ideal for lesson delivery or revision
• Strong focus on analysis, comparison, and evaluation
• Supports TOK links, ethics, and historiography discussions
• Works as a standalone unit or revision deck

Designed for Grades 11–12, this resource saves planning time while ensuring students engage directly with the skills and content demanded by IB examiners