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.
Veterans of the Civil War
VIDEO | Author Brian Matthew Jordan details The Grand Review, which led to the formation of veterans organizations after the Civil War, specifically...
Staff Rides
VIDEO | Licensed Battlefield Guide Doug Douds discusses the history of military staff rides, and why they are still used to this day.
The Southern Campaign
After years of battles in the Northern and Mid-Atlantic Colonies resulting in a stalemate, the British devised a new Southern Strategy in late 1778...
Kings Mountain
The fierce firefight at Kings Mountain pitted Loyalist militia elements under the command of British major Patrick Ferguson against 900 patriots. The...
Staff Officers During the Civil War
Historian Chris Kolakowski explains the many duties, roles, and responsibilities of the staff officers of the Civil War. This video is part of the...
Pronunciation of Civil War Names
Garry Adelman sets the record straight on the pronunciation of many key terms from the Civil War era, including people and places. This video is part...
