This battlefield and story is included in the American DDay Tour.
Pointe du Hoc is a promontory along the Normandy coast of France, located between Utah Beach and Omaha Beach. It is famous for being the site of a significant attack during the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944.
Elements of the U.S. 2nd Ranger Battalions were tasked with scaling the steep cliffs of Pointe du Hoc to neutralize a German artillery position that could fire on the invasion force at sea. The Rangers faced challenging weather and a 90-feet tall cliff, but they successfully landed, climbed and then took the position before destroying the guns, even though it was later discovered that the Germans had moved them inland before the attack.
The U.S. Rangers at Pointe du Hoc fought for about 2 days before being relieved. After capturing the top of the cliffs, they faced continued German counterattacks and had to defend their position under harsh conditions. They had limited supplies and were dealing with heavy casualties.
Today, Pointe du Hoc is a historic site and memorial, with preserved bunkers, craters, and a visitor center dedicated to the memory of the soldiers who fought there. It remains an important symbol of courage and sacrifice during the war.
There is much to learn on Pointe du Hoc: about the German fortifications, the preparation of the mission, the history of the US Rangers in WW2, the challenges faced by the Rangers...
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