The Most Decisive, Significant and Bloodiest Days of
War
This unique collection is an insightful multimedia analysis of five decisive
battles that will go down in history as the most massive, decisive and bloodiest
days of war. Listen to audio commentary as you view hundreds of archival
photographs and historical paintings by the greatest war artists of the
period.
You will explore the strategic battlefield plans, understand the circumstances
leading up to war, meet the larger than life personalities of key generals and
experience the enormity of the sacrifice of the fallen.
Read through the articles linearly or bookmark your progress to come back to it
later, or skip directly to sections you want to read. This comprehensive
collection accurately depicts all aspects of war, the men who fought them, the
aftermath, and the lessons learned for future generations. Through
striking visuals and compelling audio, you will experience the tragic setbacks,
the hard-won victories, the moments of glory and the real cost of these
monumental clashes which forever changed history.
- Gerrysburg
The bloodiest battle of the Civil War, with more than 51,000 casualties,
resulting in a hallmark victory for the Union Army.
- D-Day
The largest military force ever amassed for invasion turned the tide of
World War II. As that pivotal day ended with 20,000 casualties and so
much at stake, it earned the nickname of "The Longest Day".
- Verdun
The lengthiest battle in world history, situated on a tiny piece of land
resulting in 700,000 casualties, fought only for national prestige during
World War I.
- Austerlitz
Napolean's French troops trick the Russian and Austrian emperors' forces and
claim their greatest victory.
- Culloden
The infamous "Well of the Dead" marks the spot where the fighting
was most fierce in this final battle for monarchy control of mainland
Britain in 1746.
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- 512 MB of RAM
- 640 x 480 display
- 16-bit color screen
- CD-ROM drive
- SoundBlaster Card (DirectX 9 for Vista)
- Keyboard
- Mouse
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