U.S. Army Rangers resting in the vicinity of Pointe du Hoc, which they assaulted in support of "Omaha" Beach landings on "D-Day", 6 June 1944.Photograph was released for publication on 12 June 1944.Note Ranger in right center, apparently using his middle finger to push cartridges into a M-1 carbine magazine. The carbine and a backpack frame are nearby.

Army Rangers

U.S. Army Rangers rest atop the cliffs at Pointe du Hoc, which they stormed in support of "Omaha" Beach landings on "D-Day", 6 June 1944.Photograph was released for publication on 12 June 1944.

Pointe du Hoc

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