This photojournalistic essay documents one of the last groups of
civilians to be drafted into the United States Army in 1972. The
journey begins at an induction center in Philadelphia, where
recruits swear allegiance to the United States, and undergo
physical and mental examinations. The focus then shifts to Ft.
Jackson, South Carolina, for orientation, haircutting, and the
acquisition of uniforms and supplies. The balance of the nine-week
experience is basic training-where civilians become soldiers. We
observe them practicing hand-to-hand combat and marksmanship, and
we also see them calling home, writing letters, and bonding with
fellow soldiers. Shortly after these images were taken, the draft
officially ended and the all-volunteer army began. All photographs
are candid. Nothing was set up or posed for the camera, nor was
there censorship by the army of any of the images taken for this
project.
General
Imprint: |
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
June 2017 |
Authors: |
Ed Eckstein
|
Dimensions: |
229 x 229 x 19mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
128 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-7643-5302-4 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Warfare & defence >
General
|
LSN: |
0-7643-5302-0 |
Barcode: |
9780764353024 |
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