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The Civil War in Four Minutes: Staff Rides

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Licensed Battlefield Guide Doug Douds discusses the history of military staff rides, and why they are still used to this day.

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Combat Strategy in the Revolutionary War

David Lawrence describes the combat styles of the Continental and British Armies in the Revolutionary War.

The Civil War Generation

Historian Sam Smith explains the lifestyles and hardships of the generation that lived through the Civil War.

Staff Officers During the Civil War

Historian Chris Kolakowski explains the many duties, roles, and responsibilities of the staff officers of 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.

Battlefields of the Civil War

Historian Garry Adelman explains the significance of Civil War battlefields. This video is part of the American Battlefield Trust's In4 video series, which presents short videos on basic Civil War topics.

Confederate Leaders of the Civil War

Historian Garry Adelman describes the most notable generals in the Confederate army. This video is part of the American Battlefield Trust's In4 video series, which presents short videos on basic Civil War topics.

Grant and Lee at Appomattox

American Battlefield Trust Director of History and Education Garry Adelman visits the West Point Museum to showcase items associated with Generals Lee and Grant from the surrender at Appomattox, Va. on April 8, 1865.

Political Generals of the Civil War

Historian Peter A. Sicher discusses the important role played by so-called "political generals" in 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.

Becoming a Historian

Historian Garry Adelman talks about just what it takes to become a Civil War Historian, and the many paths available to reach that goal. This video is part of the Civil War Trust's In4 video series, which presents short videos on basic Civil War topics.

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 Battlefield Trust's In4 video series, which presents short videos on basic Civil War topics.

Union Leaders of the Civil War

Historian Jared Frederick discusses the generals who commanded Union forces during the war, and President Lincoln's struggle to find the right man to win the war.

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