Topic A – The War on the Front Line

The German invasion of the Soviet Union has shattered any remaining balance in Europe. Delegates must confront rapidly advancing forces, collapsing defensive lines, and a war of annihilation unfolding across the Eastern Front. Decisions surrounding troop deployment, coordination of scarce armoured and air assets, and responses to incomplete intelligence will shape the course of the war’s opening phase. The challenge is not simply to react, but to halt an enemy offensive before it becomes irreversible.

Topic B – The War on the Home Front

As military catastrophe unfolds, the pressure on civilian society intensifies. Allied governments must mobilize industry, manage shortages, control information, and preserve political legitimacy in the face of mounting casualties and fear. Delegates will explore how morale, propaganda, repression, and public trust shape the ability of states to wage total war. The endurance of the home front may ultimately determine whether the Allies can withstand and reverse the reign of terror they now confront.