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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.

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The Continental Congress

The members of the Continental Congress pledged their lives and fortunes to the ideals of American Independence and the creation of The United States...

Soldier Gear

Haversacks, canteens, ammunition, knapsacks, caps, coats, shirts, wool pants, shoes and of course, a musket. Civil War soldiers on both the Union and...

Civil War Myths

VIDEO | Garry Adelman of the American Battlefield Trust details the most common misconceptions about the Civil War including why did soldiers fight...

West Point

Historian Wayne Motts describes the history, function, and importance of West Point in regards to the Civil War. This video is part of the American...