"Brings to Life"

"You’re going to want to share HistoryAnimated. The site brings to life those dashed and dotted line maps to depict key naval and land battles using graphics, text, sound, and animations."

School Library Journal
"One of my favorite US History resources"

"One of my favorite US History resources.....my students absolutely loved the animations complete with their sound effects and marching visuals."

Free Technology for Teachers
"Something Different"

"These animations can be used in many ways from providing students with something different than just reading about a battle to using them as discussion starters on why a battle happened the way it did."

Teaching the Civil War with Technology
"Surprisingly detailed depiction .... and really well done"

"this is a surprisingly detailed depiction... and really well done....The site is really professionally done and will appeal to anyone who is new to a particular battle or campaign. The moving animation provides a teaching tool which is more difficult with only text and still maps. "

TOCWOC - A Civil War Blog.
"Read Several Books and never get the same comprehension"

"You could read several books and never get the same comprehension of the overall battles as with these animations."

Armchair General Magazine
"Start Exploring"

"Get the children excited. Let them start exploring the Civil War sites before you even hit the road. Check out civilwaranimated.com to preview the battlefields."

USA Weekend Magazine

The First Battle of Bull Run

First Manassas

The initial skirmishes of the war have taken place, but significant blood has not been spilled. For the first time, two major armies will clash near Bull Run and Manassas. Both sides are optimistic and expect that one great battle may end the conflict. Both sides wear an assortment of sometimes very colorful uniforms. During the battle, confusion over uniforms results in more than one terrible decision. Citizens from Washington drive out in buggies and wagons to watch the battle. But both sides are stunned as blood is spilled in a confused battle. One major hero, General Jackson, emerges from the battle with a new nickname - "Stonewall".