'Battle App' offered at Fredericksburg

Visitors to Civil War battlefields in the Fredericksburg area will have a new guide to help them see the historic sites.

A "Battle App" was introduced Wednesday by the Civil War Trust, state officials and the Fredericksburg Department of Economic Development.

The application uses GPS technology and Apple's iPhone platform. • Article

Yes, there's an app for the Civil War

Civil War: America's Epic Struggle (US$4.99) from MultiEducator Inc. is a full history course in an iPad and iPhone app. It contains at least as much information as most textbooks on the Civil War at a fraction of the cost, while adding elements that no textbook can, according to a review. There are 24 multimedia presentations, and a selection of music popular during the Civil War • Article