The Pointe
These are the boys of Pointe du Hoc.
These are the men who took the cliffs.
These are the champions who helped free a continent.
These are the heroes who helped end a war.
- President Ronald Reagan
The Pointe du Hoc Foundation was named after the historic 2d Ranger Battalion mission during World War II in Normandy, France. On D-Day, 1944, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel James E. Rudder, the men of 2d Ranger Battalion executed the impossible mission of scaling the 10-story high vertical cliffs of Pointe du Hoc utilizing ropes and ladders. Within two hours of landing, the Rangers accomplished their primary mission, at which point they held their ground against a series of German counterattacks. Three days later, the initial Ranger landing force of 225-plus was reduced to less than 75 men fit for duty. These Ranger heroics saved countless American lives.
PDH recognizes and respects the historic relevance and acts of heroism at Pointe du Hoc, Normandy. Just as the Pointe du Hoc Monument in Normandy represents and commemorates the heroic actions of Rudder’s Rangers, our memorial will be an iconic symbol of the courage and sacrifice of those who serve and support 2d Ranger Battalion.
PDH recognizes and respects the historic relevance and acts of heroism at Pointe du Hoc, Normandy. Just as the Pointe du Hoc Monument in Normandy represents and commemorates the heroic actions of Rudder’s Rangers, our memorial will be an iconic symbol of the courage and sacrifice of those who serve and support 2d Ranger Battalion.
 Rangers demostrating the ladders used to climb the Pointe |
 Rangers displayed a US Flag after capturing the Pointe. This flag is now on display in the 2d Ranger Battalion HQ |