Civil War: America's Epic Struggle is an iPhone and iPad reference app about the American Civil War. It brings together more than 1,000 high-resolution photographs, over 60 minutes of multimedia, more than 100 period maps, and over 450 articles and documents. The photo collection includes Matthew Brady images, with many colorized. Narrated presentations use historic photographs and expert commentary to explain battles, campaigns, and other events. Personal narratives and eyewitness accounts come from soldiers, generals, and civilians. More than 100 original era maps cover 18 locales and show campaigns, strategies, and geography. Content is arranged across 18 categories, including battles, biographies, timelines, railroads, medical care, music, navy, and maps. Interactive lessons and timelines provide another way to navigate the material. Images and text adapt to iPhone, iPad, Retina displays, and either orientation. The Complete Civil War Reference costs 9.99 USD once, with lifetime access to all content.
Who it is for
It suits students, educators, historians, and Civil War enthusiasts using iOS devices. The varied source material also fits readers who want photographs, maps, documents, and narrated presentations in one reference app.
What is good
- 1,000+ high-resolution photographs
- 100+ period maps across 18 locales
- 450+ articles and documents
- Interactive lessons and timelines
- Lifetime access with one-time purchase
What to know first
- Available only on iOS
- Free plan is not included
- Complete reference costs 9.99 USD once
Verdict
This is a focused Civil War reference for iPhone and iPad, with extensive visual, written, and narrated material. Its iOS-only availability and paid complete edition are the main points to weigh.
Get started with Civil War: America's Epic Struggle
- Open the History Central app page
- Use an iPhone or iPad running iOS
- Choose The Complete Civil War Reference plan
- Pay 9.99 USD as a one-time purchase
- Access the included content with lifetime access
Limits to know first
The listed plan is a one-time purchase rather than a free plan. It includes all content, with lifetime access on iPhone and iPad.
Questions about Civil War: America's Epic Struggle
What devices support the app?
It is available for iPhone and iPad on iOS, with layouts for Retina displays and portrait or landscape orientation.
How much does the complete reference cost?
The Complete Civil War Reference costs 9.99 USD as a one-time purchase.
What does the plan include?
The plan includes all content and lifetime access on iPhone and iPad.
What historical material is included?
The app includes photographs, narrated multimedia, period maps, articles, documents, personal narratives, and eyewitness accounts.
Who created the app?
History Central says it has created history software since 1989 and lists New Rochelle, New York as its location.
Civil War: America's Epic Struggle plans and pricing
All plansCompared on history learning apps
- Free plan
- Yes
- Lesson style
- interactive
- Interactive timelines
- Yes
- Available platforms
- iOS
