A Report on the Defenses of Washington to the Chief of Engineers U.S. Army

""A Report on the Defenses of Washington to the Chief of Engineers U.S. Army"" is a book written by Brevet Major General J. G. Barnard. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the defenses of Washington, D.C. during the American Civil War. It covers the various fortifications, batteries, and other military structures that were built to protect the capital city from enemy attacks. The author, who was a prominent engineer in the Union Army, provides detailed descriptions of the construction, design, and effectiveness of each defense system. The book also includes maps, diagrams, and photographs to illustrate the various military structures. Overall, ""A Report on the Defenses of Washington"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American Civil War or military engineering.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.