West Point on the Hudson

This Traveltalk series short visits the United States Military Academy at West Point just before America's entry into World War II. It starts with a short history lesson on the area's strategic importance in the Revolutionary War. We then get a look at some of the historic buildings on the campus. New soon-to-be-cadet arrive by train on their first day. After a look at the troops in some of the training areas on the post, the film ends with cadet marching on the parade ground.

Country:

United States of America

Genre:

Documentary

Duration:

9 minutes

Year:

1942

Director:

James A. FitzPatrick

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Company:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Cast:

Narrator (voice)

Crew:

Director