History Of West Point: And Its Military Importance During The American Revolution; And The Origin And Progress Of The United States Military Academy

West Point is more than a place; it is a pivot of power on the Hudson. The Hudson decides the war. In History of West Point, Edward C. Boynton traces how a rugged bend in the river became the keystone of Revolutionary War America, shaping Hudson River defenses, West Point fortifications, and the hard choices of Continental Army operations. Part military history book and part institutional history study, Boynton follows the site from its strategic role in American Revolution strategy to the long, deliberate work of military academy founding. His narrative balances battlefield urgency with engineering realities, showing why control of the river corridor mattered as much as any march or musket. For casual readers, the story reads like a guided walk along the heights above the river, where geography, politics, and logistics all converge at a single command post. Readers encounter an informed synthesis grounded in a primary source collection and early records, making this a steady scholarly reference edition for military history students, researchers, and anyone curious about how strategy becomes infrastructure. As a classic account of the United States Military Academy's origins, the book illuminates the beginnings of cadet training history and the professionalisation of American arms. It also speaks to collectors who value enduring historical writing: measured, exacting, and alive to place. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.