CHALLENGE To younger people of the current generation, the First World War may seem like ancient history. Moreover, for most visitors, World War 1 was something they had only read about in school textbooks or saw in Hollywood movies. The National World War 1 Museum had to go beyond that — to bring dry information and historical events to life. That makes technology even more valuable in shaping the story of what took place in those dramatic years. The Museum team recognized that the exhibits and the technology would play an essential role in educating people, as well as commemorating the sacrifices made by millions. The experience had to be engaging to help visitors understand what conditions were like. The team also wanted to ensure a moving emotional involvement — something th

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