The Civil War: A Chronological Timeline of Every Major Battle

CrashCourse

In a departure from the series' usual focus on causes and effects, this rapid-fire episode of Crash Course US History chronicles the military timeline of the American Civil War. Host John Green attempts to cover every major battle fought between the Union and Confederacy from 1861 to 1865. The video moves chronologically, listing the victories, defeats, and stalemates that defined the four-year conflict, accompanied by maps and historical imagery.