Photo #: 80-G-45715 Normandy Invasion, June 1944 U.S. Army Rangers resting in the vicinity of Pointe du Hoc, which they assaulted in support of "Omaha" Beach landings on "D-Day", 6 June 1944. Photograph was released for publication on 12 June 1944. Note Ranger in right center, apparently using his middle finger to push cartridges into a M-1 carbine magazine. The carbine and a backpack frame are nearby. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives. Online Image: 150KB; 740 x 555 pixels Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system. |
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11 December 2003