A Virginia Village Goes to War
Author | : Bradley E. Gernand |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 280 |
Release | : 2002 |
ISBN-10 | : UVA:X004622858 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (58 Downloads) |
Download or read book A Virginia Village Goes to War written by Bradley E. Gernand and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As told by the villagers themselves, this book details the history of Falls Church, Va., during the Civil War and how it fell victim to a duo of military "firsts". The first aerially-directed bombardment of a human settlement and the first use of aerial reconnaissance in the war by hot-air balloon.