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From War to Beauty

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April 20th 2008
Before leaving the Normandy Beach area, we made a stop at Pointe du Hoch/Ranger Memorial. On June 6, 1944, 225 Rangers scaled the 90 foot cliffs at Pointe du Hoc to neutralize German guns. With grappling hooks and rope ladders the Rangers forged upward even as enemy troops above unleashed a blizzard of fire and grenades upon them. Within a hour 150 survivors of the climb seized their objective. ... read more

Europe » France

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more