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.
Artillery in the Civil War
Historian Garry Adelman describes the different types of Civil War cannons and ammunition, and explains how they were fired.
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...
The Burning of Washington, D.C.
VIDEO | On August 24, 1814, 206 years ago, British forces invaded America's young capital of Washington D.C. following a victory at Bladensburg, Md...
Photography and the Civil War
VIDEO | Historian Garry Adelman explains the importance of photography and photojournalism during the Civil War. This video is part of the Civil War...
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...
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...