Rudder's Rangers embarking for Normandy
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POINTE DU HOC: 2d RANGER BATTALION, 6 June 1944
http://www.history.army.mil/books/wwii/ ... it-pdh.htm
http://www.history.army.mil/books/wwii/ ... it-pdh.htm
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42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
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Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Re: Rudder's Rangers embarking for Normandy
I need to trek down to Weymouth next time I'm in Limey Land. That and the Isle of Wight. Apparently there are cliffs there that were used extensively in training for Point Du Hoc.
Thanks for the history lesson!
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I also understand that Swanage played a key role during training exercises between the British Commandos and Rangers prior to D-Day.
If any of you ever get to Devon/Cornwall, you will see buildings that still have pock marks from the live fire exercises conducted there. Entire villages were evacuated - including livestock, to allow for one of the most extensive live fire training exercises in history.
Thanks for the history lesson!
Edit-
I also understand that Swanage played a key role during training exercises between the British Commandos and Rangers prior to D-Day.
If any of you ever get to Devon/Cornwall, you will see buildings that still have pock marks from the live fire exercises conducted there. Entire villages were evacuated - including livestock, to allow for one of the most extensive live fire training exercises in history.
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124 MI(LRSD) 90-91 (Desert Storm)
Repeal the 16th, enforce the 10th.
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"I come in peace. I didn't bring artillery. But I'm pleading with you, with tears in my eyes: If you fuck with me, I'll kill you all." Gen. James Mattis
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Re: Rudder's Rangers embarking for Normandy
Rudders Pointe du Hoc landing craft found & now in restoration!
https://www.warhistoryonline.com/milita ... ation.html
https://www.warhistoryonline.com/milita ... ation.html
Ranger Class 13-71
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Re: Rudder's Rangers embarking for Normandy
Commander Rudder (2nd Rangers) 10 years later – I Took My Son to Pointe Du Hoc and Omaha Beach
http://www.warhistoryonline.com/war-art ... h-x.html/2
http://www.warhistoryonline.com/war-art ... h-x.html/2
Ranger Class 13-71
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Re: Rudder's Rangers embarking for Normandy
POINTE DU HOE
2d RANGER BATTALION
6 June 1944
http://www.history.army.mil/books/wwii/ ... it-pdh.htm
2d RANGER BATTALION
6 June 1944
http://www.history.army.mil/books/wwii/ ... it-pdh.htm
Ranger Class 13-71
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Re: Rudder's Rangers embarking for Normandy
“D-Day: Over Normandy” Narrated by Bill Belichick to Make World Premiere May 27th at The Vets in Providence, RI
http://www.warhistoryonline.com/press-r ... ce-ri.html
http://www.warhistoryonline.com/press-r ... ce-ri.html
Ranger Class 13-71
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Re: Rudder's Rangers embarking for Normandy
Next Stop: Pointe Du Hoc and Omaha Beach – Amazing Color Pictures of the 2nd Rangers embarking in Weymouth
http://www.warhistoryonline.com/world-w ... -xa.html/2
http://www.warhistoryonline.com/world-w ... -xa.html/2
Ranger Class 13-71
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Re: Rudder's Rangers embarking for Normandy
D-Day – 15 Stunning Photos & Footage of Allied Airborne Forces
http://www.warhistoryonline.com/instant ... os-xa.html
http://www.warhistoryonline.com/instant ... os-xa.html
Ranger Class 13-71
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Re: Rudder's Rangers embarking for Normandy
Jim, not sure if you might be able to find it, but I am going to be on the Isle of Wight in June, and would really like to visit some of the training sites there. So far exact locations have been pretty much impossible to find.
I'm already planning on pestering some of the local pub grumps to see if I can get some local intel, but would appreciate a little advanced info.
I'm already planning on pestering some of the local pub grumps to see if I can get some local intel, but would appreciate a little advanced info.
C Co 3/75 88-90 (Just Cause)
124 MI(LRSD) 90-91 (Desert Storm)
Repeal the 16th, enforce the 10th.
ΜΩΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ
"I come in peace. I didn't bring artillery. But I'm pleading with you, with tears in my eyes: If you fuck with me, I'll kill you all." Gen. James Mattis
Panem Et Circenses
My safe space
124 MI(LRSD) 90-91 (Desert Storm)
Repeal the 16th, enforce the 10th.
ΜΩΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ
"I come in peace. I didn't bring artillery. But I'm pleading with you, with tears in my eyes: If you fuck with me, I'll kill you all." Gen. James Mattis
Panem Et Circenses
My safe space
Re: Rudder's Rangers embarking for Normandy
Ranger Ron Books (Ranger Ron) and some of his relatives are traveling to Normandy as we speak (write). RLTW!
Ranger Class 13-71
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Re: Rudder's Rangers embarking for Normandy
The Battle of Normandy – Original Color Footage (Watch)
http://www.warhistoryonline.com/instant ... watch.html
http://www.warhistoryonline.com/instant ... watch.html
Ranger Class 13-71
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Re: Rudder's Rangers embarking for Normandy
Gold, Juno, Sword – The British and Canadian Landings on D-Day
http://www.warhistoryonline.com/world-w ... ay-xb.html
http://www.warhistoryonline.com/world-w ... ay-xb.html
Ranger Class 13-71
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Re: Rudder's Rangers embarking for Normandy
How 60 Coast Guard Cutters Saved Over 400 Men On D-Day
http://www.warhistoryonline.com/world-w ... d-day.html
http://www.warhistoryonline.com/world-w ... d-day.html
Ranger Class 13-71
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Re: Rudder's Rangers embarking for Normandy
Ranger Class 13-71
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Re: Rudder's Rangers embarking for Normandy
Dick Winters Hang Tough Narrated by Emmy Award Winner Damian Lewis
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Ranger Class 13-71
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867