Pointe du Hoc

After leaving Utah, we stopped at the Dick Winters memorial, EZ company Major (famous from Band of Brothers)

Point du Hoc is considered part of Omaha, the area was left untouched after the war, bomb craters all over the place, resting place for many. In the bunker on the cliff, you can see the roof burnt from flame throwers.

Over 200 landed to climb the wall, they landed a mile down the beach, support had ended from the sea (due to arriving at cliff base late) 90 made it to the top, secured the area and held the postion for over a day by themselves.Read more