Created by Tom Horn on 7 Oct 2009, Last Update on 7 Oct 2009

Pointe du Hoc - 6 Jun 1944

Three companies of Rangers landed by sea at the foot of the cliffs, scaled them using ropes, ladders and grapples under enemy fire, to engage the enemy at the top of the cliff.

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Tags : France,Germany,United States,Land,Naval,Europe,Combat

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