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Pointe du Hoc
1944 • Calvados Spezialop.
Historical Overview
Assault on the cliffs by US Rangers to neutralize artillery.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Allied victory.
US 5th Army
- Commander: James Rudder
- Strength: 225 Mann
- Casualties: 135
German Army
- Commander: -
- Strength: unbekannt
- Casualties: unbekannt
Strategic Context
Neutralizing heavy guns overlooking the beaches.
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