Cadet Gray: A Pictorial History Of Life At West Point As Seen Through Its Uniforms

By Frederick P. Todd

Book Overview

Cadet Gray: A Pictorial History of Life at West Point as Seen Through Its Uniforms is a book that explores the history of the United States Military Academy at West Point through the evolution of its uniforms. Written by Frederick P. Todd, the book is a comprehensive guide to the uniforms worn by cadets at West Point, from the early days of the academy to the present day.The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods in the academy's history, with each chapter focusing on the changes and developments in the uniforms worn by cadets during that time. The book features over 200 illustrations, including photographs, drawings, and paintings, that showcase the different uniforms and their variations over time.In addition to the visual history of the uniforms, the book also provides context and background information on the events and people that shaped the academy's history. It covers topics such as the Civil War, World War I and II, and the Vietnam War, as well as the important figures who have attended West Point, such as Robert E. Lee, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and Colin Powell.Overall, Cadet Gray: A Pictorial History of Life at West Point as Seen Through Its Uniforms is a fascinating and informative book that provides a unique perspective on the history of the United States Military Academy at West Point. It is a must-read for anyone interested in military history, uniforms, or the history of West Point.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258016397
• ISBN13: 9781258016395
• Release Date: May 2011
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 146 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.5" x 11.0"