Pointe du Hoc is a monument constructed by the French to honor the courageous assault on this German defense site above the American landing sites of Omaha and Utah beaches. The American Rangers were under the command of Lieutenant Colonel James E. Rudder. On 6 June 1944, the men climbed the 100-foot cliffs to disable the position.
The Rangers left their landing crafts at 7:10 a.m. and reached the top by 7:40 a.m. amidst heavy enemy fire.
A monument stone marks the event.
Photos of the site.
Additional Reading/ References
https://www.abmc.gov/cemeteries-memorials/europe/pointe-du-hoc-ranger-monument
https://www.wwiifoundation.org/films/15128-2/
Connections
Publications (many free downloads)
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