Surviving West Point

I was stationed at West Point (52 miles up the Hudson) in 1969 at the time of Woodstock. So, it was interesting viewing what has changed and what has not changed. I did some work for the DoD recently and ran across people that worked at West Point telling me of some of the changes, so I had to see for myself.

I almost felt that I was back in time and spent as much time looking at the buildings and terrain as paying attention to living apart for the cadets. I had access to the library (a fantastic library that goes on forever), but they did not have a radio station that I saw in this presentation. That goes to saying, that there were no computers (simulators) when I was there. And I am sure the ones shown in the presentation (2003) has changed many times.

Warning, watching this presentation can make you want to go. And the history of the area can overwhelm you. If you ever go there, see if you can find Fort Griggs; it is a trench hidden in the hills overlooking the Hudson. You may also find some interesting islands.

Graphics: that makes this presentation great is the organization of National Graphics; they are professional at presenting.

See the book ISBN: 978-1596873568 West Point Blue and Gray by Thomas Fleming.

Where to from here?

ISBN: 978-0872499638 U. S. Army Heraldic Crests: A Complete Illustrated History of Authorized Distinctive Unit Insignia by Barry Jason Stein.