The Liberation of Pointe Du Hoc: The 2d Rangers at Normandy, June 6-8, 1944

by Joanna M. McDonald

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.

Genres: History

200 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2000