# WW1:Battles of Third Ypres

> Interactive educational app detailing World War 1 battles of Third Ypres. (iPhone/iPad app by Australian Broadcasting Corporation.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ww1battles-of-third-ypres/id1267725134 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Australian Broadcasting Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/306583232)
- Category: Education, Books
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 638 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-08-31
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ww1battles-of-third-ypres/id1267725134/reviews.md

## What is WW1?

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."

## Key features

- 12-chapter narrative narrated by Richard Roxburgh
- Interactive 3D map of the Ypres Salient
- 4 detailed dioramas of battlefield aspects
- 3D models of military hardware
- Audio performances of war diaries and letters
- Archival photographs and videos
- Educational resources linked to curriculum

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ww1battles-of-third-ypres/id1267725134/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2019-11-10*

Very educational and highly recommended.

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2018-04-25, version 1.0.1*

A truly excellent exploration of the 3rd battle of Ypres.

### 4/5 — Downloading but good

*2017-12-02, version 1.0.1*

Hey ,man I think it's good but I'm having  4 days downloading

### 5/5 — Good game

*2017-11-11, version 1.0.1*

Is sooo good I love it is a very fun game but it took so long to load but that was because I was on Netflix and downloading it so yeah but is a good game if you see this download the game!

### 5/5 — Totally brilliant

*2017-09-01, version 1.0*

This is so we'll put together. Stat down with my 2 boys and some 50 minutes went by without noticing. We were engrossed in it. Such good content and really well put together

## Frequently asked questions about WW1

### What historical events does WW1:Battles of Third Ypres cover?

WW1:Battles of Third Ypres focuses on the battles of Polygon Wood and First Passchendaele, which are key parts of the Third Ypres campaign during World War 1. The app provides a detailed narrative and interactive elements to explore these events.

### Who narrates the historical content in WW1:Battles of Third Ypres?

The 12-chapter narrative of the Battles of Third Ypres is narrated by Richard Roxburgh. This provides an engaging and authoritative voice to the historical accounts presented in the app.

### What kind of interactive content is available in WW1:Battles of Third Ypres?

The app features an accurate, interactive 3D map space of the Ypres Salient, four detailed dioramas offering insights into battlefield aspects, and 3D models of military hardware. Users can also explore archival photographs and videos.

### Does WW1:Battles of Third Ypres offer offline access?

The provided data does not specify whether WW1:Battles of Third Ypres offers offline access. However, its focus on historical content suggests it may be accessible without a constant internet connection after initial download.

### Is WW1:Battles of Third Ypres suitable for younger audiences?

WW1:Battles of Third Ypres has an age rating of 12+. This indicates it is intended for teenagers and older, likely due to the mature themes associated with war history.

### How does WW1:Battles of Third Ypres relate to the Australian History Curriculum?

The app includes education resources that link its content to Year 9 of the Australian History Curriculum. These resources can be found within the app's menu under 'Settings and other Apps'.

### How often is WW1:Battles of Third Ypres updated?

WW1:Battles of Third Ypres was last updated on October 23, 2017, with version 1.0.1. The app was initially released on August 31, 2017, suggesting infrequent updates since its launch.

### Does WW1:Battles of Third Ypres contain advertisements?

No, WW1:Battles of Third Ypres does not contain advertisements. The 'hasAds' flag is false, indicating a completely ad-free experience for users.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2017-10-23

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

Maintenance release

### 1.0 — 2017-08-31

No release notes.

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