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Assault at West Point, the Court Martial of Johnson Whittaker
Author: John Marszalek
Year: March 1, 1994
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Language: English



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Assault at West Point: The Court Martial of Johnson Whittaker In the 1880s, the United States Military Academy at West Point was a place of rigorous training and discipline, where cadets were pushed to their limits both physically and mentally. But for one young man named Johnson Whittaker, it would become a place of injustice and prejudice. Despite being the third black man to attend the prestigious institution, Whittaker faced discrimination and ostracism from his fellow cadets and instructors, a reality that would ultimately lead to a shocking and tragic event. On one fateful morning, Whittaker was found unconscious in his barracks, tied tightly to his bed with blood streaming from his head. Accused of faking the crime to garner sympathy from the public and his professors, Whittaker's court martial would become a media sensation, pitting the public against the military establishment. But as author Richard G. Marszalek reveals in his gripping narrative, there was more to the story than met the eye. Born into slavery, Whittaker had risen above his humble beginnings to earn a spot at West Point, defying all odds.
Нападение в Вест-Пойнте: Военный трибунал Джонсона Уиттакера В 1880-х годах Военная академия США в Вест-Пойнте была местом строгого обучения и дисциплины, где курсанты были доведены до предела как физически, так и морально. Но для одного молодого человека по имени Джонсон Уиттакер это стало бы местом несправедливости и предрассудков. Несмотря на то, что Уиттакер был третьим чернокожим мужчиной, который посещал престижное учреждение, он столкнулся с дискриминацией и остракизмом со стороны своих коллег-курсантов и инструкторов, реальность, которая в конечном итоге привела бы к шокирующему и трагическому событию. В одно роковое утро Уиттакер был найден без сознания в своей казарме, крепко привязанным к кровати с кровью, струящейся из его головы. Обвиненный в инсценировке преступления с целью заручиться симпатией общественности и его профессоров, военный суд Уиттакера стал сенсацией в СМИ, настроив общественность против военного истеблишмента. Но, как показывает автор Ричард Г. Марсалек в своем захватывающем повествовании, в истории было больше, чем казалось на первый взгляд. Рожденный в рабстве, Уиттакер поднялся над своими скромными начинаниями, чтобы заработать место в Вест-Пойнте, несмотря ни на что.
Attaque à West Point : tribunal militaire de Johnson Whittaker Dans les années 1880, l'Académie militaire des États-Unis à West Point était un lieu de formation stricte et de discipline où les cadets étaient amenés à la limite physique et morale. Mais pour un jeune homme nommé Johnson Whittaker, ce serait un lieu d'injustice et de préjugés. Même si Whittaker était le troisième homme noir à fréquenter une institution prestigieuse, il a été victime de discrimination et d'ostracisme de la part de ses collègues cadets et formateurs, une réalité qui aurait finalement conduit à un événement choquant et tragique. Un matin fatal, Whittaker a été retrouvé inconscient dans sa caserne, fermement attaché au lit avec du sang qui coulait de sa tête. Accusé d'avoir simulé un crime pour obtenir la sympathie du public et de ses professeurs, le tribunal militaire de Whittaker est devenu une sensation dans les médias, opposant le public à l'establishment militaire. Mais, comme le montre l'auteur Richard G. Marsalek dans son récit passionnant, il y a eu plus que ce qui semblait à première vue dans l'histoire. Né en esclavage, Whittaker s'est élevé au-dessus de ses humbles débuts pour gagner une place à West Point, quoi qu'il arrive.
Ataque en West Point: Tribunal Militar de Johnson Whittaker En la década de 1880, la Academia Militar de los Estados Unidos en West Point fue un lugar de estricta instrucción y disciplina donde los cadetes fueron llevados al límite tanto física como mentalmente. Pero para un joven llamado Johnson Whittaker, sería un lugar de injusticia y prejuicio. A pesar de ser el tercer hombre negro en asistir a la prestigiosa institución, Whittaker se enfrentó a la discriminación y al ostracismo de sus compañeros cadetes e instructores, una realidad que acabaría desembocando en un hecho impactante y trágico. Una fatídica mañana, Whittaker fue encontrado inconsciente en su cuartel, fuertemente atado a una cama con sangre que salía de su cabeza. Acusado de escenificar el crimen con el objetivo de ganarse la simpatía del público y sus profesores, el tribunal militar de Whittaker se convirtió en una sensación en los medios de comunicación, poniendo al público en contra del establecimiento militar. Pero, como muestra el autor Richard G. Marsalec en su emocionante narrativa, había más de lo que parecía a primera vista en la historia. Nacido en la esclavitud, Whittaker se levantó sobre sus humildes inicios para ganarse un lugar en West Point, a pesar de todo.
Attacco a West Point: Il tribunale militare di Johnson Wittaker Nel 1880 l'Accademia Militare degli Stati Uniti a West Point era un luogo di rigorosa formazione e disciplina dove i cadetti sono stati portati al limite sia fisicamente che moralmente. Ma per un giovane, Johnson Wittaker, sarebbe un luogo di ingiustizia e pregiudizio. Nonostante Whittaker fosse il terzo uomo di colore a frequentare la prestigiosa istituzione, ha affrontato la discriminazione e l'ostracismo da parte dei suoi colleghi cadetti e istruttori, una realtà che alla fine avrebbe portato a un evento sconvolgente e tragico. Una mattina fatale, Whittaker è stato trovato privo di sensi nella sua caserma, legato a un letto con sangue che gli proveniva dalla testa. Accusato di aver simulato un crimine per ottenere la simpatia dell'opinione pubblica e dei suoi professori, il tribunale militare di Wittaker è diventato uno scoop mediatico, opponendo il pubblico all'establishment militare. Ma come mostra Richard G. Marsalek nella sua emozionante narrazione, la storia era più grande di quanto sembrasse. Nato in schiavitù, Whittaker ha superato i suoi umili obiettivi per guadagnarsi un posto a West Point, nonostante tutto.
West Point Attack: Johnson Whittaker War Tribunal In den 1880er Jahren war die US-Militärakademie in West Point ein Ort der strengen Ausbildung und Disziplin, an dem Kadetten körperlich und geistig an ihre Grenzen gebracht wurden. Aber für einen jungen Mann namens Johnson Whittaker wäre es ein Ort der Ungerechtigkeit und Vorurteile. Obwohl Whittaker der dritte schwarze Mann war, der eine prestigeträchtige Institution besuchte, wurde er von seinen Mitkadetten und Ausbildern diskriminiert und geächtet, eine Realität, die letztendlich zu einem schockierenden und tragischen Ereignis geführt hätte. An einem verhängnisvollen Morgen wurde Whittaker bewusstlos in seiner Kaserne gefunden, fest an ein Bett gebunden mit Blut, das aus seinem Kopf strömte. Angeklagt, ein Verbrechen inszeniert zu haben, um die Sympathie der Öffentlichkeit und ihrer Professoren zu gewinnen, wurde Whittakers Militärgericht zu einer medialen Sensation, die die Öffentlichkeit gegen das militärische Establishment aufbrachte. Doch wie der Autor Richard G. Marsalek in seiner packenden Erzählung zeigt, gab es in der Geschichte mehr, als es auf den ersten Blick schien. Geboren in der Sklaverei, stieg Whittaker über seine bescheidenen Anfänge hinaus, um sich trotz allem einen Platz in West Point zu verdienen.
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West Point Saldırısı: Johnson Whittaker Court Martial 1880'lerde, West Point'teki Amerika Birleşik Devletleri Askeri Akademisi, öğrencilerin hem fiziksel hem de zihinsel olarak sınırlarına itildiği sıkı bir eğitim ve disiplin alanıydı. Ama Johnson Whittaker adında genç bir adam için, adaletsizlik ve önyargı bir yer olurdu. Prestijli kuruma katılan üçüncü siyah adam olmasına rağmen, Whittaker, sonunda şok edici ve trajik bir olaya yol açacak bir gerçeklik olan diğer öğrenciler ve eğitmenlerden ayrımcılık ve dışlanma ile karşı karşıya kaldı. Bir kader sabahı, Whittaker kışlasında bilinçsiz bir şekilde bulundu, başından kan akan bir yatağa sıkıca bağlıydı. Halkın ve profesörlerinin sempatisini kazanmak için sahte suç işlemekle suçlanan Whittaker Askeri Mahkemesi, halkı askeri kuruma karşı çeviren bir medya sansasyonu haline geldi. Ancak yazar Richard G. Marsalek'in sürükleyici anlatısında gösterdiği gibi, hikâyede göründüğünden daha fazlası vardı. Köleliğin içine doğan Whittaker, ne olursa olsun West Point'te bir yer kazanmak için mütevazi başlangıçlarının üzerine çıktı.
West Point Attack: Johnson Whittaker Court Martial في ثمانينيات القرن التاسع عشر، كانت الأكاديمية العسكرية الأمريكية في ويست بوينت موقعًا صارمًا للتدريب والانضباط حيث تم دفع الطلاب إلى أقصى حدودهم جسديًا وعقليًا. لكن بالنسبة لشاب يدعى جونسون ويتاكر، سيكون مكانًا للظلم والتحيز. على الرغم من كونه ثالث رجل أسود يحضر المؤسسة المرموقة، واجه ويتاكر التمييز والنبذ من زملائه الطلاب والمدربين، وهي حقيقة من شأنها أن تؤدي في النهاية إلى حدث صادم ومأساوي. في صباح أحد الأيام المصيرية، تم العثور على ويتاكر فاقدًا للوعي في ثكنته، مربوطًا بإحكام بسرير والدماء تتدفق من رأسه. اتُهمت محكمة ويتاكر العسكرية بتزوير الجريمة لكسب تعاطف الجمهور وأساتذتها، وأصبحت ضجة إعلامية، وقلبت الجمهور ضد المؤسسة العسكرية. ولكن كما يظهر المؤلف ريتشارد جي مارساليك في روايته المثيرة، كان هناك ما هو أكثر مما تراه العين. ولد ويتاكر في العبودية، وارتفع فوق بداياته المتواضعة ليكسب مكانًا في ويست بوينت بغض النظر عن السبب.

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