Assault on Normandy: Pointe du Hoc (2014)
This film tells the story of Col Rudder’s 2nd Ranger Bn and their heroic attack on the gun battery at Pointe du Hoc, which covered both Omaha and Utah beaches. Despite their thorough training scaling techniques that included sectional aluminium commando ladders, rocket grapples and ropes experienced commanders predicted a disaster. In the event bad weather, navigational errors and communications failure meant that less than 200 Rangers were delivered to the foot of the cliffs late and under enemy fire. Small groups of Rangers battled their way up ropes and ladders, with grenades bursting around them, to scale the muddy unstable cliff. A handful of men spread out and cleared the stunned defenders but, as often is the case, seizing the objective was only a part of the battle. Isolated for over 24 hours, with no relief from the near disaster at Omaha, the Rangers fought on against increasingly determined German counter-attacks.
Cast
- Tom Dormer - Presenter
- Tim Saunders - Presenter and Director
- Richard Hone - Presenter
- Andrew Duff - Presenter & Producer
Keywords
normandy, france, omaha beach, d-day
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Assault on Normandy: Pointe du Hoc about?
- This film tells the story of Col Rudder’s 2nd Ranger Bn and their heroic attack on the gun battery at Pointe du Hoc, which covered both Omaha and Utah beaches. Despite their thorough training scaling techniques that included sectional aluminium commando ladders, rocket grapples and ropes experienced commanders predicted a disaster. In the event bad weather, navigational errors and communications failure meant that less than 200 Rangers were delivered to the foot of the cliffs late and under enemy fire. Small groups of Rangers battled their way up ropes and ladders, with grenades bursting around them, to scale the muddy unstable cliff. A handful of men spread out and cleared the stunned defenders but, as often is the case, seizing the objective was only a part of the battle. Isolated for over 24 hours, with no relief from the near disaster at Omaha, the Rangers fought on against increasingly determined German counter-attacks.
- Who stars in Assault on Normandy: Pointe du Hoc?
- Assault on Normandy: Pointe du Hoc stars Tom Dormer, Tim Saunders, Richard Hone, Andrew Duff.
- How long is Assault on Normandy: Pointe du Hoc?
- Assault on Normandy: Pointe du Hoc has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Assault on Normandy: Pointe du Hoc?
- Assault on Normandy: Pointe du Hoc is a Documentary, History, War film.
- Where was Assault on Normandy: Pointe du Hoc produced?
- Assault on Normandy: Pointe du Hoc was produced in United Kingdom.