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The Civil War in Four Minutes: The Overland Campaign

American Battlefield Trust

Historian Dave Richards discusses the complexities of the Overland Campaign. This video is part of the American Battlefield Trust's In4 video series, which presents short videos on basic Civil War topics.

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The Battles at North Anna

In this War Department™ episode, our experts discuss the Battle of North Anna, a significant phase of the 1864 Overland Campaign. Historians Robert E. L. Krick and Mike Miller explore this often overlooked engagement and the ground on which it was fought.

Zouaves in the Civil War

Historian James Taub discusses the role of Zouaves in the American Civil War. This video is part of the Civil War Trust's In4 video series, which presents short videos on basic Civil War topics.

The Election of 1864

Historian Gary Gallagher discusses the pivotal 1864 presidential election and the ramifications it had upon the American Civil War. This video is part of the American Battlefield Trust's In4 video series, which presents short videos on basic Civil War topics.

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 video series, which presents short videos on basic Civil War topics.

Virginia in the Civil War

VIDEO | David Duncan gives a synopsis of all-things Civil War in Virginia.

Small Arms Weapons in the Civil War

In this In4 video segment, Civil War Trust staffer Douglas Ullman, Jr. explains and demonstrates the use of Civil War era small arms and armaments. This video is part of the Civil War Trust's In4 video series, which presents short videos on basic Civil War topics.

Eastern Theater of the Civil War

Historian Garry Adelman describes the progression of the battles in the Eastern Theater throughout the Civil War. This video is part of the American Battlefield Trust's In4 video series, which presents short videos on basic Civil War topics.

Ulysses S. Grant

Living historian Curt Fields describes the life and accomplishments of Ulysses S. Grant. This video is part of the American Battlefield Trust's In4 video series, which presents short videos on basic Civil War topics.

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