Two sentries guard the bomb proofs of Battery
Two sentries guard the bomb proofs of Battery Rogers, south west of Washington, DC, during the US Civil War. The shelters provided protection from hostile bombardment. They were sunken into earth, with dirt covered arched roofs, c. 1861-65
Picture No
13123175
Media ID
45383360
Size
2772px x 2022px
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Credit
Mary Evans / The Everett Collection
Source
Courtesy Everett Collection
