Vicksburg CD-ROM Features...
 Includes six multimedia modules that address all aspects of the history of Vicksburg and your trip planning needs. Detailed descriptions and free previews are shown below.
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CD-ROM DEMOS
Each of the CD-ROM demos requires Shockwave. If you don't already have it, you can download it for free by clicking on the Macromedia link (left). Also, the estimated download times are indicated under each preview button. |
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 The Movie. A 35-minute movie takes you step-by-step through the Vicksburg campaign's five battles, two bloody assaults and 47 days of siege. The combination of historic photographs, detailed maps, animation, battle sounds, music, and narration will give you a rock-solid understanding of the entire Vicksburg campaign. After watching the movie, dive into the other modules to get an even deeper understanding of the battle and the history of the American Civil War. Then jump in the car and go on your battlefield audio tour.
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Size: 2.25 Mbs.
Download time:
(minutes:seconds)
0:35 - cable/DSL
4:00 - 56K modem
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 The Battle. Watch the assaults on fortress Vicksburg unfold in front of your very eyes. Beautifully detailed battle maps are shocked to life with animation, sound effects, and music. Battle reports give you a blow-by-blow account of the action; click on brigade commanders for information; or explore the "pop-up" windows that contain historic photographs, famous paintings, and many other informative aspects of the battle. You can even turn on the TravelBrains auto tour to see where the fighting occurred on your battlefield tour route!
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 The Armies. Learn about the two armies that collided at Vicksburg. Short animated movies explain the opposing armies: their leaders, their strength in men and cannons, and their chain of command. Are you confused about what an infantry corps is? Don't worry. This section shows you how a Civil War army was organized and provides definitions for all the different components.
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 The Quiz. So you think you know a lot about the Civil War? Now you can prove it. The TravelBrains Civil War Trivia Game lets you test you brain power against another challenger or play solo. Do you know who wrote the Battle Hymn of the Republic?
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 The Weapons & Tactics. Three animated movies give you a better understanding of the infantry, cavalry and artillery branches of the military and the vital roles they played. An additional "Civil War Tactics Primer" gives you an excellent overview of the battlefield tactics used by the generals on both sides of the Mason Dixon Line. Finally, a weapons module filled with 3D models of Civil War weaponry provides an excellent preview of the tools of destruction used by the soldiers in America's bloodiest conflict.
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 The Trip. Don't plan your trip to the battlefield without checking the TravelBrains trip planning information. How far of a drive is it? When are there fewer visitors and what is the average temperature in the Fall? These and other key pieces of information can be accessed on the CD-ROM and at www.travelbrains.com.
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CD-ROM System Requirements
Please check to see if your computer meets the following requirements. Most computers less than 3 years old do.
OS: Windows 95/98/2000/ME/XP
CPU: Pentium 233 MHz processor or 100% compatible
Memory: 32 Mb RAM (64 Mb recommended)
Hard Disk Space: 50 Mb free hard drive space (uncompressed)
CD-ROM Speed: 8x CD-ROM drive
Video Card: Capable of 16 bit color at 800 x 600 resolution. Requires Quicktime 3.0 (included)
Sound card: 100% Windows 95/98/2000/ME/XP compatible
Other: 100% Windows 95/98/2000/ME/XP compatible mouse
Mac Minimum system requirements
OS: Mac OS 8.1 or greater. Must run in Classic Mode on OS X.
CPU: Power Mac G3 300
Memory: 32 Mb RAM (64 Mb recommended)
Hard Disk Space: 50 Mb free hard drive space (uncompressed)
CD-ROM Speed: 8x CD-ROM drive
Video Card: Capable of 16 bit color at 800x600 resolution
Requires QuickTime™ 3.0 or higher.
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