War Department Videos
The War Department™ is a web-based video series in which expert historians, educators, military veterans and enthusiasts debate, discuss and analyze the American Civil War. Episodes will cover a particular topic in some detail and run roughly 10 minutes in length. “Shorts” will highlight other aspects of the Civil War, in roughly two minutes.
Moderated discussions, battle animation, on-site analysis, and telestration will highlight the series. The War Department™ takes its name from the Union and Confederate entities responsible for the armies on both sides during the conflict and is a production of the American Battlefield Trust.
Featured Content
The Myth of Stonewall Jackson
VIDEO | Garry Adelman debunks myths regarding Thomas Jackson's famous nickname in this episode of the War Department™ video series by the Civil War...
The Battle of Monocacy
In this War Department™ episode, Garry Adelman interviews National Park Service Rangers as they share stories of the Battle of Monocacy. This battle...
A Bloodstained Artifact from Gettysburg
VIDEO | Garry Adelman and Douglas Ullman, Jr. meet with Wayne Motts of The National Civil War Museum to look at artifacts owned by Captain Henry...
The Unknown of Little Round Top
You think you know Little Round Top? Licensed Battlefield Guides Garry Adelman and Tim Smith take viewers on a tour on some of the lesser known facts...
Making History at Champion Hill
Author and historian Terry Winschel describes the fight for the Jackson Road at Champion Hill and talks about the importance of the 66 acre-tract the...
General Lee's Headquarters Artifacts at Gettysburg
VIDEO | Garry Adelman visits The Horse Soldier in Gettysburg to discuss some of the artifacts associated with Lee's Headquarters with museum owner Wes...