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Ranger Memorial at Pointe du Hoc

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Ranger Memorial at Pointe du Hoc

Ranger Memorial at Pointe du Hoc

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    Location: Cricqueville-En-Bessin, Bayeux, Manche, France

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    1. Coastljjn – Pointe du Hoc Bunker loop from Saint-Pierre-du-Mont

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    2. Pointe du Hoc Bunker – Pointe du Hoc Ranger Monument loop from Grandcamp-Maisy

    11.5km

    02:59

    70m

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    3. Swords of peace – Omaha Beach Memorial Monuments loop from Le Bas De Vierville

    29.7km

    07:40

    160m

    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    May 11, 2022

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      July 17, 2023

      Overwhelming place

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        May 19, 2024

        During the Second World War this point was covered by German bunkers and cannons. The Germans had installed six 155 mm guns to defend the landing beaches. On June 6, 1944, during the Normandy landings, Pointe du Hoc was a target of the Allies to protect the threatened beaches from the menacing fire of the 155 mm naval guns. This difficult and arduous mission was entrusted to the US 2nd Ranger battalion led by Lieutenant Colonel James Earl Rudder. 225 men would land on the beach and have to destroy the guns.

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