1944-06-08 Linkup | Still fighting at Pointe du Hoc

90 Rangers, holding down the fort at the Pointe du Hoc since the assault of June 6, are  finally relieved by the men of the 29th Division en route to Isigny.

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Rangers fighting at the Pointe du Hoc
An exploded bunker at the Pointe du Hoc

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