Pointe du Hoc is a cliff on the coast of Normandy in France, located between Omaha Beach and Utah Beach. The site is significant for its role in the D-Day invasion during World War II, as it was a key target for American troops on June 6, 1944.

The German army had fortified the area with concrete bunkers and artillery emplacements, making it a formidable obstacle for the Allied forces. However, the U.S. Army Rangers, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel James E. Rudder, were tasked with scaling the 100-foot cliffs to neutralize the German positions.

Despite heavy enemy fire and challenging terrain, the Rangers successfully climbed the cliffs and attacked the German positions from above. The intense fighting lasted for two days, and the Rangers ultimately prevailed, securing the site and helping to pave the way for the Allied victory in Normandy.

Today, Pointe du Hoc is preserved as a historical site, with visitors able to see the remains of the German fortifications and the craters left by Allied bombs. A memorial honors the bravery and sacrifice of the U.S. Army Rangers who fought there.