The corps of cadets

the long version

In an isolated spot of New York State high above the Hudson River, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point has been turning out military leaders for nearly 200 years. Some of its graduates have become famous - presidents, diplomats, leaders of industry - yet their life at the Academy, and the lives of thousands of other young men and women during their four years of development, is little known to outsiders. This photographic documentary provides readers with a pictorial. And narrative insight into the unique institution and the lives of its cadets. From athletic field to parade ground, from dormitory to classroom, from combat course to cadet chapel, every aspect of a cadet's daily routine is explored in Robert Stewart's kaleidoscope of colorful photographs. His book will bring back memories for graduates and help others gain a better understanding of the demands and rewards of Academy life. Although the focus is on today's West Point, Highlights from the Academy's fascinating history and the traditions and ceremonies that set it apart from other military institutions are also included. Descriptions and photographs of all thirteen uniforms currently in use are supplied in the appendix. Beginning with R-Day near the end of June and ending with graduation and commissioning four years later, this handsome book provides a complete and memorable portrait of West Point and its corps of cadets.