【图书简介】 West Point:the n,tmc resonates through the annals of American history from its earliest pages down to the present day. Established by the founding fathers of a fledgling democratic nation, the United States Military Academy has, in 200 years, trained the leaders of American land forces in every major battle from the Civil War to Afghanistan, instilling in them the creed that has become part of thc American cultural fabric : DUTY, HONOR, COUNTRY. .West Point: The First 200 Years is a celebration in words and pictures of the venerable military academy's remarkable role in our nation's history. Published to coincide with the Academy's bicentennial, this lavish commemorative book tells the story of West Point, from its awkward beginnings to ghe divisivemess of the Civil War throught the social challenges of the modern era:including the admission of the first African American and female cadets and the backlash of the Vietnam War. ..-读书网|DuShu.com