Best Lyman Metcalf Apps &amp; Games

World War I historical overviewBelligerent nations and territoriesImpact of the Great War

Explore the history of World War I, a pivotal global conflict. Understand the causes, major belligerents, and devastating impact of this historical event. Learn about peace and conflict studies, pacifism, and the academic approaches to understanding war and its resolution.

WW1 Strategy • Endless Warfare

Procedurally generated battlefieldsSpecialized units and upgradesAuthentic WW1 setting

Lead your army through intense, retro-style WW1 trench warfare. Command specialized units, deploy artillery, and adapt to procedurally generated battles with changing weather conditions. Choose from unique historical factions and upgrade your forces through an in-depth system for infinite replayability.

🎮 Games

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by Catapult Consulting, LLC

Trenches II - Reloaded

Expanded Eastern Front campaignNon-linear campaign with over 100 locationsArmy customization with 20+ units

Engage in an epic World War I campaign across an expanded Eastern Front. Lead diverse armies through treacherous battlefields, utilizing strategic troop placement and advanced weaponry. Compete in multiple online and solo game modes to achieve victory.

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Freedom Trail Boston Guide

War Tour: History, Maps, Audio

Self-guided audio tourGPS-triggered automatic audioHistorical stories of the American Revolution

Explore Boston's historic Freedom Trail with an immersive audio tour. Relive the American Revolution through engaging stories and automatic GPS-triggered audio, bringing historical figures and events to life as you walk.

(3.4K)

Trench Warfare 1917: WW1 Game

Offline WWI War Strategy RTS

Real-time strategy battlesMultiple nation campaignsSurvival mode

Lead armies in real-time strategy battles set during World War 1. Command diverse pixel units, engage in campaigns, survival, or create custom levels. Experience epic tank battles and tactical warfare.

🎮 Games

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Findmypast

Find your family story

Build family treesSearch billions of historical recordsAccess censuses and BMDs

Explore your family history and discover your ancestors with a vast collection of historical records. Build your family tree, search billions of documents, and uncover your roots from anywhere. Engage with exclusive content like podcasts and quizzes to deepen your understanding of the past.

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Manage your volunteer activity

USO Volunteer Community

Preserve the worlds cemeteries

Manage your volunteer activities with this app. Sign up for shifts, report hours, and stay updated on center news. Designed for active volunteers to connect with the USO community.

Document and preserve gravesSearch global cemetery databaseUpload headstone photos

Document, honor, and preserve cemetery records worldwide. Contribute to a vast family history database by photographing headstones. Discover and share memories, find graves using GPS, and connect with others dedicated to preserving ancestral legacies.

🔍 Reference

(1.4K)

Gettysburg Battle Auto Tour

Civil War: GPS, Maps, Drive

GPS-triggered automatic audio playbackSelf-guided exploration at your own paceEngaging narration and expert insights

Explore the historic Gettysburg battlefield at your own pace with a self-guided audio tour. GPS-triggered narration brings the Civil War drama to life, detailing pivotal moments and soldier stories. Discover key locations and understand the battle's impact on American history.

(2.8K)

Ultimate General™: Gettysburg

by Game Labs LLC

$3.99

Command thousands of soldiers as a Union or Confederate General during the Battle of Gettysburg. This real-time strategy game features a unique hand-drawn map, complex morale, and smart AI for a challenging tactical experience.

Historical campaign missionsReal-time with pause and planningUnit self-awareness and AI

Where Veterans Belong

Connect with veterans and supportersDiscover fitness and social eventsTrack progress and earn badges

This app connects veterans, service members, and their supporters through fitness events and community engagement. It offers tools for tracking personal achievements, participating in local and virtual activities, and organizing new events. The platform aims to foster healthier lifestyles and a strong sense of belonging.

💪 Health & Fitness

(4.3K)

The Liberty Trail Virginia

Find your path

Immersive tours of Revolutionary War sitesExplore pivotal battlefieldsDiscover stories of soldiers and civilians

Explore pivotal Revolutionary War sites in Virginia with immersive tours. Discover the history of battles and the stories of those who fought for independence. This app guides you through the birthplaces of American liberty.

Stay informed with news and original content curated for veterans and active duty military. This community offers daily updates on national defense, veteran affairs, global conflicts, and military history. It's a trusted source for military-related information, run by veterans since 2008.

Veteran-focused newsNational defense updatesVeteran affairs coverage

📡 News

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FamilySearch Get Involved

Index history. Help families.

Review historical recordsVerify computer-identified namesFlag errors in records

Help preserve historical records by reviewing scanned documents and verifying names. Your contributions connect families with their ancestors by correcting computer-identified errors.

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by American Battlefield Trust

Gettysburg Battle App

GPS-enabled battlefield tourDiscover historical sitesVirtual signs with information

Explore the Gettysburg battlefield with a GPS-enabled tour. Access historical sites, "virtual signs" with videos, audio accounts, photos, and facts about the Civil War battle. This comprehensive edition covers the entire event.

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Colonial Williamsburg GPS Tour

Self-Guided GPS Narrated Tours

GPS-activated automatic audio narrationSelf-guided walking toursDetailed historical stories

Explore Colonial Williamsburg with a self-guided audio tour. This app uses GPS to automatically play narrated stories about historical sites as you walk, offering freedom and flexibility to discover America's colonial past at your own pace.

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The essential app for Veterans

VetsApp