West Point on the Hudson

Jan 10, 1942

0h 9m

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Overview

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.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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Cast

Narrator (voice)

James A. FitzPatrick

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West Point on the Hudson

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