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.
Combat Strategy in the Revolutionary War
VIDEO | David Lawrence describes the combat styles of the Continental and British Armies in the Revolutionary War.
Washington's Crossing
VIDEO | Kristopher White of the American Battlefield Trust dives into the truths and myths of George Washington crossing the Delaware River on...
The Battles of Manassas
VIDEO | Douglas Ullman Jr. describes the two Confederate victories that took place at Manassas Junction on July 21, 1861 and August 28-30, 1862.
Civil War: 1862
VIDEO | Historian Garry Adelman provides a brief overview of the major battles and key turning points of the Civil War in 1862. This video is part of...
Civil War Language (How did soldiers talk?)
VIDEO | Have you ever found yourself reading through letters from Civil War soldiers and wonder, "what are they talking about?" Join Garry Adelman to...
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...
