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.
Infantry Tactics During the Civil War
Historian Garry Adelman explains why soldiers fought in "line of battle." This video is part of the American Battlefield Trust's In4 video series...
Reconstruction After the Civil War
VIDEO | Caitlin Verboon discusses the difficulties that a divided nation faced after the conclusion of the Civil War and the assassination of Abraham...
The War Between the States
Historian Garry Adelman gives an overview of the Civil War and discusses its causes. This video is part of the Civil War Trust's In4 video series...
Robert E. Lee
Living historian Frank Orlando describes the life and accomplishments of Robert E. Lee. This video is part of the American Battlefield Trust's In4...
Artillery in the Civil War
Historian Garry Adelman describes the different types of Civil War cannons and ammunition, and explains how they were fired.
Railroads in the Civil War
VIDEO | Historian Sam Smith discusses the importance of railroads in the Civil War era. This video is part of the American Battlefield Trust's In4...