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.
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...
Civil War Army Organization
VIDEO | Historian Garry Adelman explains how the Union and Confederate armies organized and led their infantry, cavalry, and artillery units.
Women and The Civil War
Sarah Kay Bierle of the American Battlefield Trust details the many women on both the Union and Confederate side that made a name for themselves...
Union During the Civil War
Historian Gary Gallagher weighs in on the 19th century concept of union and describes the severe repercussions it would have on the nation. This video...
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...
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...
