Cliff Climb Army Rangers rehearse their ascent of the cliffs at Pointe du Hoc on the northwestern coast of Normandy, France, June 4, 2019. During the U.S. assault of Omaha and Utah beaches on June 4, 1944, Army Rangers scaled the 100-foot cliffs and seized German artillery pieces. SHARE IMAGE: Download Image: Full Size (5.16 MB) Tags: Observances, Army, World War II, D-Day 70 Photo By: Army Sgt. Henry Villarma VIRIN: 190604-A-AR102-029.JPG Photo Gallery