: Examination of how wars were actually fought, including types of warfare (guerrilla, civil, total), the role of technology (tanks, aircraft, naval power), and the mobilization of the "home front".
: World War I (1914–18) and World War II (1939–45). History for the IB Diploma: Causes, Practices a...
: Study of the outcomes, such as political and territorial changes, social shifts, and the long-term impact on international relations (e.g., the creation of new states or the start of the Cold War). Common Case Studies : Examination of how wars were actually fought,
History for the IB Diploma: Causes, Practices and Effects of Wars including types of warfare (guerrilla
Students are typically required to study wars from at least two different regions to fulfill the "comparative" requirement of Paper 2. Frequent case studies include: