- ABC News
- May 26, 2012
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This Memorial Day, it's important to remember the sacrifices of the men and women who did not come home from serving our country abroad. To that end, why not pick up an app that will educate and inform you about the Second World War, complete with newsreels, audio, commentary, and interactive maps? For $9, Timeline World War 2 from Ballista Media is a fantastic way to teach eager minds the course of the conflict. What works well When you first open the app, you will be greeted by a short introductory video by eminent broadcaster Robert MacNeil, and then sent to a menu screen. From there, you can browse the timeline with attached video clips, or follow the interactive map. The timeline in particular is packed with content like streaming audio and video that will give you a better look at World War II from the perspective of a citizen of the era. If you are connected to the Internet, multiple hours of content will be unlocked for you to explore. This is an app that will keep your...