Publisher's Synopsis
A Report on the Defenses of Washington to the Chief of Engineers U.S. Army is a book written by Barnard, who was a Brevet Major General in the U.S. Army. The book provides a detailed analysis of the defenses of Washington D.C. during the American Civil War. It covers the various fortifications, including earthworks, batteries, and redoubts, that were built to protect the city from potential attacks by Confederate forces. The report also includes information on the armaments and troops stationed at each location. The book is a valuable resource for historians and military enthusiasts interested in the Civil War and the defense of Washington D.C. during that time period.1871. The Report is divided under the following headings: Description of Washington: Origin and Process of Construction; The Defenses of Alexandria; The Arlington Lines; The Tete-De-Pont at the Chain Bridge; The Northern Lines; Defenses of the Eastern Branch; Defenses of the Potomac; Details of Construction; and General Remarks.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
