Interactive documentary on the Battle of Beersheba and its pivotal role in 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.”