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Historian George Wunderlich highlights the complexities and discusses the innovations in medical practices throughout the Civil War. This video is part of the American Battlefield Trust's In4 video series, which presents short videos on basic Civil War topics.

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Equipment of the Civil War

Michael McAfee discusses Civil War equipment. This video is part of the American Battlefield Trust's In4 video series, which presents short videos on basic Civil War topics.

The Battle of Antietam

Historian Garry Adelman discusses the Battle of Antietam. This video is part of the American Battlefield Trust's In4 video series, which presents short videos on basic Civil War topics.

Battlefields of the Civil War

Historian Garry Adelman explains the significance of Civil War battlefields. This video is part of the American Battlefield Trust's In4 video series, which presents short videos on basic Civil War topics.

Religion in the Civil War

Historian Jared Frederick discusses the impact of religion on soldiers, armies, and strategy throughout the Civil War. This video is part of the American Battlefield Trust's In4 video series, which presents short videos on basic Civil War topics.

Historical Fiction

Author Jeff Shaara explains the importance of the Historical Fiction genre within the history community. This video is part of the American Battlefield Trust's In4 video series, which presents short videos on basic Civil War topics.

Prisoners During the Civil War

Park Ranger Stephanie Steinhorst describes the conditions and hardships of prisoners of war during the American Civil War. This video is part of the American Battlefield Trust's In4 video series, which presents short videos on basic Civil War topics.

Women in the Civil War

Historian DeAnne Blanton discusses the crucial role that women played both on and off the field during the Civil War. This video is part of the American Battlefield Trust's In4 video series, which presents short videos on basic Civil War topics.

Battlefield Death in the Civil War

Historian Pete Carmichael describes the process of finding, burying, and reburying the dead after battles. He also discusses the significance of having a “decent burial,” and efforts to lay soldiers to rest in military cemeteries in the years after the war. This video is part of the American Battlefield Trust's In4 video series, which presents short videos on basic Civil War topics.

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