What's New

New universal version - now supports iPhone and iPod Touch

App Description

One of major battles of the War of the Spanish Succession, the Grand Alliance commanded by the Duke of Marlborough achieved a decisive victory near Blindheim (Blenheim in English), protecting Vienna and forcing Bavaria out of the war.

• Watch the detailed map animation, showing the stages of the battle and the manoeuvres of the Franco-Bavarian and Anglo-Dutch forces.

• Listen to the audio commentary as you follow the course of the battle.

• Read the historical account of the build-up to the battle, the action itself and its aftermath.

• View the gallery, including paintings and illustrations of Blenheim, the forces, dragoons and weaponry. A locator map pinpoints exactly where it happened and a chart details the opposing forces that took part.

• Try out your knowledge of the attack with the battle quiz.

This is history at hand – one of the major events in world history on your iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch.

iPhone Screenshots

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iPad Screenshots

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App Changes

  • March 19, 2012 New version 1.51
  • March 19, 2012 Price decrease: $2.99 -> $0.99
  • April 21, 2012 Price increase: $0.99 -> $1.99
  • July 25, 2012 Price increase: $1.99 -> $2.99

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