Pointe du Hoc is formidable, but on June 6th, 1944, an elite group of soldiers faced the challenge of making the steep climb while weighed down with equipment.

Over 200 U.S. Army Rangers scaled the cliffs of Pointe du Hoc on D-Day to destroy German long-range guns stationed at the top. Less than half remained standing after two days of fighting.

Over 200 U.S. Army Rangers scaled the cliffs of Pointe du Hoc on D-Day to destroy German long-range guns stationed at the top. Less than half remained standing after two days of fighting.

President Joe Biden has spoken from Pointe du Hoc, marking his second trip to the Normandy coast during his visit to France for the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

Pointe du Hoc is formidable, but on June 6th, 1944, an elite group of soldiers faced the challenge of making the steep climb while weighed down with equipment.

Pointe du Hoc is formidable, but on June 6th, 1944, an elite group of soldiers faced the challenge of making the steep climb while weighed down with equipment.