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WEST POINT MILIT

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ACADEMY

 

AND MUSEUM

As a new series in this newsletter I am going to discuss several museums that member should try

to visit. These museums are not only great historical store houses, but also are very important parts

of the story of the Thompson Submachine Gun.

The first museum is the West Point Military Academy and Museum, in West Point, New York. The

US Army Academy has had a rich and historical history of excellence. Every American needs to visit

(above) The only prototype Thompson on display at West Point, the "Annihilator."

The prototype Bazookas with a very familiar grip and stock arrangement.

this area to truly appreciate the significance of this institution.

Tours of the Academy run every day of the year and are well worth the money to ride. The bus tours

run and stop at various sites around the Academy and trust me the information provided is

impressive. A lot of the tour guides are wives of military personnel assigned to West Point. They