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Fort Benning (Images of America: Georgia)
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by Kenneth H. Thomas Jr.
Sales Rank: 1488882
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Features
Cover Type: Paperback with 128 pages
Published by: Arcadia Publishing September 15, 2003
Written in: English
ISBN 10 Number: 0738515639
ISBN 13 Number: 978-0738515632
Book Dimensions:
9.3 x 6.4 x 0.4 inches
Weighs: 10.4 ounces
Book Description
Established outside Columbus, Georgia in October 1918 by the United States Army as Camp Benning, the base was moved to its permanent location, nine miles south, in June 1919. In 1922, the post was made permanent and was named Fort Benning. Created as the new location of The Infantry School of Arms, Fort Benning became the training post for many of the countryís future leaders, as well as a major part of the military experience for hundreds of thousands of American soldiers. ÝÝThe postís current size, more than 180,000 acres, has long made it recognized as one of the largest infantry bases in the world. Named for Gen. Henry L. Benning of Columbus, the installation has had a major impact on the economic and social life of nearby Columbus. Images of America: Fort Benning features vintage photographs and postcards, mostly from 1918 to 1978, showcasing the first sixty years of the baseís 85-year history. Included are scenes of the temporary encampment on Macon Road and the early wooden encampment on the Main Post. The permanent buildup from the late 1920s to the early 1940s is shown in photographs of The Infantry School, the Officersí Club, Main Post Chapel, Doughboy Stadium, Gowdy Field, the Jump Towers, Lawson Field, the Cuartel Barracks, and the officersí quarters, as well as Riverside, the Commandantís Home, formerly the Bussey Plantation. Activities and events include military reviews, visits of presidents, and the National Infantry Museumís dedication. Generals who served there and are featured include Bradley, Eisenhower, Marshall, and Patton. ÝÝ
About The Author
Historian and genealogist Kenneth H. Thomas Jr., a native of Columbus, selected over 200 images from many sources, including the National Infantry Museum at Fort Benning, his own postcard collection, and private collections, for this volume. In Images of America: Fort Benning, Thomas offers the first comprehensive illustrated look at the history of this important military post.
Reader Reviews
This book contains a number of interesting photos showing the development of the post. Maps are totally lacking and the only plan is not legible. Without being able to locate the photos, its just another album. This weakness is not the fault of the author, but the publisher which sees no interest in trying to make this series relative to historians that may want to use it.
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