Experience the triumphs and tragedies of two defining wars in American history. Examine the experience of the American Civil War, from the front lines of battle to the home fronts of the Union and the Confederacy. American Civil War, 48 lectures taught by Civil War expert and award-winning Professor Gary W. Gallagher, richly details the effects of the Civil War on all Americans. You learn how armies were recruited, equipped, and trained; how soldiers on both sides dealt with the rigors of camp life, campaigns, and the terror of combat; how slaves and their falling masters responded to the advancing war; and how the war left an irrevocable mark on our nation.

Afterward, examine the 20th century's most monumental battle—one considered history's "last good war." World War II: A Military and Social History is a 30-lecture course that takes you from the conflict's roots to its lasting effects on Western civilization. As you follow renowned historian and Professor Thomas Childers, you meet iconic historical figures, scrutinize the military decisions that changed the course of history, explore how the war unfolded, and encounter examples of heroism that still resonate in our memories.