The Continental Army was the first to occupy West Point in 1778; becoming the oldest garrison that still continues in US activity. Between 1778 and 1780, Polish engineers and military hero Tadeusz Kosciuszko oversaw the construction of the fort. As commander of the fortifications at West Point, Benedict Arnold committed but an act of treason in an attempt to sell the fort to the British.
The cadets underwent training in artillery and engineering in the garrison since 1794. The Congress formally authorized the establishment and founded the Military Academy of the United States em1802. In these early tumultuous years, the Academy has accepted cadets aged 10-37 years old with training from 6 months to 6 years in duration. The imminence of the
The cadets underwent training in artillery and engineering in the garrison since 1794. The Congress formally authorized the establishment and founded the Military Academy of the United States em1802. In these early tumultuous years, the Academy has accepted cadets aged 10-37 years old with training from 6 months to 6 years in duration. The imminence of the