10 years after D-Day, Col. James Rudder visits Pointe du Hoc in Normandy

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Really a super article from 1954 about Col. Rudder visiting Normandy with his son:

http://www.oldmagazinearticles.com/D_Day_Army_Ranger_Group_Colonel_James_E_Rudder_Omaha_Beach-pdf

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6:33p, 6/6/22

AG

Fantastic read.
D-Day landing area is on the bucket list.

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1:06p, 6/9/22

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When you read an account like this it is no wonder they are called "The Greatest Generation".

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In reply to AggieZUUL • 2:03p, 6/9/22

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If you want to go all in, battlefield tours by the National WWII Museum are reportedly the best.

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7:42p, 6/10/22

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A really good YouTube video of the 2nd Ranger Battalion and their assault on Pointe du Hoc.

The Men of Pointe du Hoc