History Of The U.S. Army In Pictures II

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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. 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.