WW1:Battles of Third Ypres

Experience ANZAC History brought to life! – It’s World War 1, and the battles of Polygon Wood and First Passchendaele, form a key part of the Third Ypres campaign.

Hear the story of these battles of Third Ypres narrated by Richard Roxburgh, explore 3D battlefields, dioramas and a wealth of other resources to gain a rich understanding of these remarkable events.

This app was produced by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the Department of Veterans` Affairs, and is the follow up to the award winning apps Gallipoli:The First Day and WW1:Fromelles and Pozières in the Days in Conflict series.

• 12 Chapter narrative of the Battles of Third Ypres, narrated by Richard Roxburgh.
• Accurate, interactive 3D map space of the Ypres Salient, pinpointing events across both battles and providing context.
• 4 detailed dioramas give insight into aspects of the battlefield on the Western Front in 1917 - journey through the ruined city of Ypres, and follow the Australian soldiers along the duckboarded path to the front lines; explore a A Mark IV tank bogged in mud and a Captured German Pillbox.
• 3D models of military hardware showcasing the technology available to the opposing sides in battle.
• Audio performances of war diaries, letters and poems bring the poignant experiences to life.
• Archival photographs and videos, military trees detailing some of the thousands of soldiers who fought on the day and illustrating what life was like at the front.
• Achievements for using the app allow you to record your progress through the depth of content.
• Education resources linking app content to year 9 of the Australian History Curriculum, available in the app`s menu under ``Settings and other Apps.``