The Pointe du Hoc Memorial, Normandy above an artillery position and ranging post.

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The memorial was dedicated by President Ronald Reagan on the 40th anniversary of D Day, 6th June 1984. The ranging post, which looks straight out to sea, is located directly under the memorial sword.

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Size: 5168px × 3391px
Location: Point du Hoc, Omaha Beach, Normandy, France
Photo credit: © Maurice Savage / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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