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155mm Gun Pointe du Hoc
This 155mm gun was part of the coastal defence on Pointe de Hoc during the Second World War and was one of the four that were neutralized by the 2nd Rangers during Operation Overlord.
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Source
- Text: Kaj Metz
- Photos: Lennard Bolijn
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