by Sandra Merville Hart
A Guide to the Civil War Defenses of Washington
What a great resource about the Civil War forts that once protected Washington DC!
I was researching Avenue of Betrayal, Book 1 of my “Spies of the Civil Series” and having difficulty finding significant details about the forts built during the war when I found this treasure.
The book contains drawings, sketches, old photos, and maps to provide readers, history buffs, and researchers with a deeper understanding.
The authors give an overview of why the forts were needed as well as those responsible for designing and building them.
Details are included for each fort that made up the defenses around Washington DC.
Recommended for Civil War research and for lovers of American history.
Sandra Merville Hart 