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Book Description
D-Day was characterized by sacrifice and uncommon valor. Yet even among the valorous deeds that were common on 6 June 1944, the exploits of the Rangers at Pointe du Hoc stand out as tributes to human courage. This book details the true story of Lieutenant Colonel James Earl Rudder and his 2nd Ranger Battalion. It is a true story of courage, human ingenuity, achievement and ultimate sacrifice.

The story of Rudder's Rangers is brought to life by Ronald L. Lane. Lane's familiarity with Rangers stems from his personal experience as an airborne ranger with the 101st Airborne Division.

Lane's vivid depiction of the story and events of Rudder's Rangers will give you a depth of understanding of these great events, a perception of actually being there, that has not been available before. He presents the facts, but more importantly, he expertly weaves the thoughts and words of the survivors of the operation into a story of great perseverance and unhesitating sacrifice, a story that will continue to serve as inspiration to all who enjoy the freedoms bought with the lives of these brave men. The insights Lane has gained were made possible by personally interviewing hundreds of people associated with Earl Rudder and his Rangers. Personal letters, along with official Army records and files, add a historical perspective unmatched by any other account of the Ranger attack on the Normandy cliffs.

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What Others Are Saying:

"Rudder's Rangers is a great book on a great subject. I recommend it without reservation or hesitation." - Stephen E. Ambrose, author of N.Y. Times bestsellers Citizen Soldiers and D-Day, June 6, 1944

"Ron Lane has brought the heroic performance of James Earl Rudder and his Rangers to life with Rudder's Rangers. Ron's way of conveying the facts is riveting. This true story of courage, fortitude and the sheer will to succeed should be an example of inspiration to anyone who strives for excellence." - General William C. Westmoreland, United States Army (Ret.)

"Rudder's Rangers is the most vivid, powerful depiction of the Ranger's attack on the Normandy cliffs yet." - Leonard G. Lomell, 2nd Ranger Battalion and Hall of Fame inductee

"If you want to know what it was like to make the assault on Omaha Beach and up the steep precipice...; to be in freezing salt water up to your neck while seeing your buddies drown or shot dead; to climb the wet, slick 100 foot cliffs of Pointe du Hoc under plunging fire; to be counterattacked heavily by the Germans; and to hang on as the battalion suffers over 50 percent casualties - read this mesmerizing, bullet-by-bullet account of the first three days of Rudder's Rangers in battle in June, 1944." - Lt. General Harold G. Moore, United States Army (Ret.), author of N.Y. Times bestseller We Were Soldiers Once...and Young

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