Modern Marvels · SEASON 8
West Point
Episode 27 · 2001-09-11

- Documentary
Episode overview
For nearly 200 years, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, has trained students in the art of war. Located 50 miles north of New York City, its 25 buildings overlook the Hudson River on a 16,000-acre government reserve. During the Revolutionary War, West Point stood guard over the river, protecting it with artillery and a 136-ton chain! From humble beginnings, the academy grew with the nation, as each war forced changes to keep pace with America’s expanding world responsibilities.
44 minutes
Season 8 episodes
1. Battle Gear.2001-01-08
2. Proving Grounds2001-01-16
3. Commercial Jets2001-01-22
4. Apollo 132001-01-29
5. Survival Technology2001-02-07
6. Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel2001-02-12
7. Garage Gadgets2001-02-22
8. Construction Machines2001-03-01
9. Hadrian's Wall2001-03-12
10. Monster Trucks.2001-03-19
11. Lighthouses2001-04-11
12. Computers2001-04-16
13. Engineering Disasters 3.2001-05-07
14. Chemical And Biological Weapons2001-05-14
15. International Airports II2001-05-21
16. Codes.2001-06-08
17. The M-162001-06-11
18. The Colosseum2001-06-19
19. The World Trade Center2001-06-25
20. Hardware Stores2001-06-26
21. Saloons2001-06-27
22. More Gadgets2001-07-24
23. Cattle Ranches2001-07-25
24. Cannons.2001-08-21
25. Nuclear Subs2001-08-28
26. Air Shows2001-09-04
27. West Point2001-09-11
28. Quarries.2001-09-18
29. Diamond Mines2001-09-19
30. The House2001-10-15
31. Work Clothes2001-10-16
32. Bunkers.2001-10-17
33. Cemeteries.2001-10-23
34. War Games2001-10-24
35. Drive-Thru2001-11-13
36. Times Square2001-11-27
37. Los Angeles2001-11-29
38. Glass2001-11-30
39. Firing Ranges2001-12-01
40. The St. Louis Arch2001-12-04