Battle of Pointe du Hoc: Operation Overlord

The video details the Allied landing plans during D-Day, focusing on the American assault on Omaha and Utah beaches. The 2nd Ranger Battalion, led by Lieutenant Colonel James E. Rudder, was tasked with neutralizing a German coastal battery at Point D'orc. Despite challenges, including rough seas and enemy fire, the Rangers climbed the cliffs and engaged in close combat. Although the battery had been moved, the Rangers destroyed the guns and secured the area, suffering heavy casualties. Their efforts were crucial in the success of the D-Day landings.

What role did aerial bombardments play in the D-Day assault?

How did the Rangers manage to climb the cliffs despite the difficult conditions?

What were the casualties suffered by the Rangers after the assault?

What memorial exists today to honor the men of James E Rudder's Second Ranger Battalion?