| George Washington called West Point the "key to the continent,"
and during the Revolutionary War no location was more strategically vital. Had Benedict
Arnold's treachery succeeded and the British claimed The Point, the war might well have
been lost. Since that critical time, West Point has played a major role in America's development and produced many of its greatest leaders, from Lee and Grant to Eisenhower, MacArthur and Schwarzkopf. As they say at the Academy: "The history we teach was made by those we taught." This extraordinary production takes a comprehensive look at West Point, from its amazing history to the training required to become part of the "Long Gray Line." It's a story that reflects the rich heritage of the nation and focuses on the great leaders who helped forge its success. Adding their personal insight are many graduates, including Alexander Haig, Norman Schwarzkopf, Buzz Aldrin and others. From the Revolutionary War battles over the site to the Army-Navy football game, this is a comprehensive look at a storied American institution. |