The Civil War Today

150 years ago the Civil War was beginning.  The History Channel has developed an iPad APP which is stunningly good called the Civil War Today.   I found it yesterday in the APP store.  It costs $7.99 - which is pricey for an APP but well worth it.

The APP has a series of options to track the Civil War as it evolved beginning in 1861.  Each day begins with a quote of the day and then a reconstructed news story of the major event of the day.  At the same time you can find actual newspapers from the day and photos.  The APP also includes a casualty count and quizzes.

In essence, if you were to follow this through 2015 you would have relived the major and minor events of the Civil War contemporaneously but 150 years later.   This is a superb use of technology.