Video: In4 Minutes
The In4 video series features historians discussing foundational topics about the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War. Videos are generally no more than four minutes long, and subjects range from a description of notable generals, to an explanation of artillery, to a description of the significance of the Western Theater, or Southern Campaign.
The Election of 1864
VIDEO | Historian Gary Gallagher discusses the pivotal 1864 presidential election and the ramifications it had upon the American Civil War. This video...
The Overland Campaign
Historian Dave Richards discusses the complexities of the Overland Campaign. This video is part of the American Battlefield Trust's In4 video series...
Coming of the Civil War
John Rudy of the National Park Service describes the tumultuous years leading up to the outbreak of the American Civil War. This video is part of the...
Eastern Theater of the Civil War
Historian Garry Adelman describes the progression of the battles in the Eastern Theater throughout the Civil War. This video is part of the American...
What Caused the War of 1812?
VIDEO | The War of 1812 was a major conflict between the United States and Great Britain for control of the Northern frontier. Often described as a...
Military Engagements of the Civil War
VIDEO | Historian Sam Smith explains the terms “skirmish” and “battle,” and how these engagements made up campaigns. This video is part of the...