The Liberation of Pointe Du Hoc: The 2d Rangers at Normandy, June 6-8, 1944 – Joanna M. McDonald Koopje

80 b/w photographs 8 x 10
In one of the remarkable stories of D-Day, the task of liberating a small but significant German stronghold-Pointe du Hoc-fell to 225 brave souls from the 2nd Ranger Battalion. Led by Lt. Col. James Rudder, the men scaled the 100 foot cliff and fought their way into history.
Volunteers for “the most dangerous mission of that day”, they were asked to overcome natural barriers, destroy six huge 155mm guns, cut German communications, set up roadblocks, and hinder enemy reinforcements fr…