Pointe du Hoc

© Carrie M. Groseclose

Pointe du Hoc

Uploaded: October 13, 2016 | Entered: October 13, 2016 14:04:54

Description

This is the view from Pointe du Hoc on the coast of Normandy, France. It is located between Utah Beach to the west and Omaha Beach to the east.
During D-Day, the United States Army Ranger Assault Group scaled these cliffs under heavy German fire.

*10-13-2016*

Comments

Thomas L Willis October 13, 2016

Beautiful image, and a good historical reminder. Thank you for both. #1670972

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe October 13, 2016

Beautifully capture. Great comp. and like the sun rays. Interesting history too. #11526536

Carrie M. Groseclose October 18, 2016

Thank you Thomas and Tammy for your kind comments! #11527944

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