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...
Military Engagements of the Civil War
VIDEO | Historian Sam Smith explains the terms “skirmish” and “battle,” and how these engagements made up campaigns. This video is part of the...
Battle of New Orleans
VIDEO | With the news of the signing of the Treaty of Ghent not yet reaching the shores of the United States, American forces served one final blow to...
Civil War Army Organization
VIDEO | Historian Garry Adelman explains how the Union and Confederate armies organized and led their infantry, cavalry, and artillery units.
Civil War Rations
VIDEO | Douglas Ullman Jr. details what Union and Confederate soldiers ate during the Civil War. Do you think you would be able to live on the same...
Political Generals of the Civil War
VIDEO | Historian Peter A. Sicher discusses the important role played by so-called "political generals" in the American Civil War. This video is part...
