West Point Second Classman

by Red Reeder

West Point Second Classman

209 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 7, 2011

About the author

Colonel Russell Potter Reeder Jr., who wrote as "Red" Reeder, was an officer in the United States Army. He wrote children's books and military nonfiction.

Reviews

[Terry Irving · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good Lord. I read these when I was about 12 and wanted to attend West Point for years. I'd forgotten all about them although I can still remember the elaborate hazing rituals.

Wow. Probably should be read by everyone, even if just to demonstrate how the world has changed.

For a real review, check Cheryl's at http://bit.ly/Ux8HDg

[Tom · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another fun book in this series. Intended obviously for boys, and sometimes corny in a 1950s way. But that’s part of the charm.

[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cadet Clint Lane in his third year at West Point

This third book in the Clint Lane series written by Colonel Reeder tells of Cadet Lane's experiences as a second classman or cow as they're known (junior) at West Point. My oldest son attended and graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. This book was written in 1957. My son didn't attend the Academy until 40 years after this but it was amazing how similar living conditions were, even with the 40 year difference.

As in the first two books in this series "West Point Plebe" and "West Point Yearling," there was quite a bit about football and baseball. But author Reeder did a better job this time including more about cadet life other than athletics.

Cadet Lane goes on his Second Class trip and learns about other branches of the military - Navy and Air Force, and more about the Army. An aircraft carrier, submarine, guns, night maneuvers, planes and jets are just a few of the things that Cadet Lane learns about during the beginning part of his summer.

I'm now off to read "West Point First Classman (West Point Stories Book 4)" about Clint Lane's first class (senior) year at West Point.

This series was written for young people but adults with interests in West Point or the military or sports should enjoy these stories as well.

[Ted · Rating 4 out of 5]

During this pandemic I've been re-reading many books from my youth. Reeder's books on Army Academy Cadet Clint Lane are an enjoyable way to pass the time. I first read this book about Lane's third "Cow" year at the Military Academy some 60 years ago. Reeder, a graduate of West Point, certainly was an expert and authority on life there. He was less so of other services. The Navy TBF Avenger torpedo bomber, "TBM", did not have a copilot. It had a crew of three - pilot, radioman/bombardier, and turret gunner.