# WW1 Beersheba

> Interactive documentary detailing the Battle of Beersheba in WW1. (iPhone/iPad app by Australian Broadcasting Corporation.)

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- Developer: [Australian Broadcasting Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/306583232)
- Category: Education, Books
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 742 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-11-17
- Data updated: 2026-07-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ww1-beersheba/id1274911544/reviews.md

## What is WW1 Beersheba?

Experience Anzac history brought to life in this interactive documentary detailing the Battle of Beersheba and its pivotal role in the Middle Eastern Theatre of WW1. Watch the battle unfold, narrated by Richard Roxburgh, explore the battlefield in 3D, 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, The Battles of Fromelles and Pozières, and Battles of Third Ypres, in the Days in Conflict series.

- The day of battle narrated by Richard Roxburgh. Accurate, interactive 3D map space of Beersheba and surrounds, pinpointing events across both battles and providing context.
- 4 detailed dioramas give insight into aspects of the battlefield - explore Beersheba’s town square as it appeared in 1917, the role of signals intelligence, an Ottoman front line trench and the bond between Light Horse troopers and their horses.
- Models of military hardware showcasing the technology available to the opposing armies.
- Audio performances of diaries, letters, poems and reports 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 illustrate what life was like at the time.
- 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 More Apps.”

## Key features

- Interactive 3D battlefield map
- Detailed dioramas of key locations
- Models of military hardware
- Audio performances of historical accounts
- Archival photographs and videos
- Progress tracking achievements
- Australian History Curriculum links

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ww1-beersheba/id1274911544/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Good

*2019-11-10*

Good

### 5/5 — Very good

*2019-11-10*

Highly recommended.

## Frequently asked questions about WW1 Beersheba

### What is WW1 Beersheba?

WW1 Beersheba is an interactive documentary that brings the Battle of Beersheba to life. It features a 3D battlefield, detailed dioramas, historical hardware models, and personal accounts from the time.

### What devices does WW1 Beersheba support?

WW1 Beersheba is currently supported on iPad devices.

### Is WW1 Beersheba free to download?

Yes, WW1 Beersheba is available for free download.

### What is the age rating for WW1 Beersheba?

WW1 Beersheba has an age rating of 12+.

### Does WW1 Beersheba have ads?

No, WW1 Beersheba does not contain advertisements.

### How does WW1 Beersheba track progress?

WW1 Beersheba includes achievements that allow users to record their progress through the app's content.

### Are there educational resources available for WW1 Beersheba?

Yes, the app provides education resources that link its content to Year 9 of the Australian History Curriculum, accessible within the app's menu.

### When was WW1 Beersheba last updated?

WW1 Beersheba was last updated on November 17, 2017, with version 1.0.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2017-11-17

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

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