Rudder's Rangers : The True Story of the 2nd Ranger Battalion D-Day Combat Action Second Edition Edition

by Ronald L. Lane (Author), Reijo Makela (Author)

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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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Rudder's Rangers is a great book on a great subject. I recommend it without reservation or hesitation. --Stephen E. Ambrose, World War II historian

If you want to know what it was like to make the assault on Omaha Beach, read this book. --Lt. General Harold G. Moore, USA (Ret.), author of "We Were Soldiers Once... and Young" --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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"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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Paperback: 201 pages
Publisher: Ranger Assoc; Second Edition edition (June 1, 1995)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0934588007
ISBN-13: 978-0934588003
Package Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
Average Customer Review: 18 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,552,388 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The True Story of Pointe-du-Hoc

ByJohn E. Nevolaon December 3, 2010

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The inspirational story of Colonel James Earl Rudder and his 2nd Ranger Battalion is exceedingly well told in this book. Rudder, a Texan and reserve officer, epitomizes the citizen-soldier leaders who were instrumental in winning World War II. He was a fighting field-grade officer who led from the front and his courage and leadership elicited a great deal of respect and affection from his troops.

Rangers will be the first to say they were not supermen but rather highly motivated individuals honed to a razor's edge through discipline and hard training. Rudder built his battalion from the ground up and worked them hard. They were the first battalion to be organized and trained in the States (The 1st, 3rd and 4th battalions were formed in England along with the 29th Rangers later disbanded). They trained diligently for one impossible mission; disable the big artillery guns atop the escarpment at Pointe-du-Hoc.

This book reveals the extreme difficulty of that mission and the stark realization that before the mission could be completed, sheer one hundred feet high cliffs had to be scaled under enemy fire. Only an elite group of soldiers led by an inspiring and courageous commander had any hope of achieving this "long shot" mission. But complete it they did and eventually destroyed the guns that threatened both Utah and Omaha beaches. In addition, this book chronicles the next few days after D-Day when the Rangers on the escarpment were repeatedly attacked and surrounded and held on by the slimmest of margins until relieved.

This is a fabulous book, especially for those interested in World War II, United States Rangers and D-Day. It contains a full roster of the 2nd Rangers along with a list a medals and awards presented. Rudder's Rangers was an extremely essential element in the research for my own historical novel.

John E. Nevola
Author of The Last Jump - A Novel of World War II

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RUDDER'S RANGERS

Byron petteron July 7, 2013

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Overall, the book was very exciting to read. I'm a WWII buff and these kind of true stories grab my attention. I think the author did a tremendous job of putting this book together.

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Five Stars

ByCharlene Boltonon April 10, 2015

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Oh this was his favorite!!!

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Five Stars

ByRuss Suttonon February 17, 2015

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Excellend

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Best historical record of U.S. Army Rangers role on D-Day

ByL. Gambrellon May 2, 2013

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This is an excellent book and well researched. For anyone wanting an in-depth account of D-Day this is a must read.

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Disappointing

BySeriouson November 15, 2011

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This is a disappointing read about a great person, event, and topic. After reading Balkoski's Omaha Beach, I was looking forward to a tight well written description of Rudder and the strategy and action at Pointe du Hoc. Instead, sprinkled throughout the book were perceived (not cited)conversations, feelings, thoughts, and aggrandizements that detracted from the seriousness of the military history. As with many of such books, the maps did not sync with and did not easily identify places described in the narrative. I also thought the drawings of soldiers and combat situations reminded me of a child's book.

By their very nature, such books as this jump from individual to individual, and from section of the field to section of the field. The structure is understood, and is not a concern. Although I did gain an understanding of the events, the book was not a cover to cover read. I was disappointed.

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Memories Come Alive

ByHenry Glassman, WWII Ranger & author of "Lead the Way, Rangers", a history of the 5th Ranger Battalionon April 4, 2000

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As a 5th Battalion Ranger reading Ron Lane's true story, memories of the first days of the Normandy invasion come alive as if they happened yesterday.
As the 2nd and 5th Ranger Bns. interacted on many missions of WWII, this vividly written account of the assault on the French beaches - and the awesome task of gaining a foothold from which to advance into Europe - brings that time alive to all Rangers.
Lt. Col. Ronald Lane captures the emotions and pride of all of us, as he sees that time through the eyes of those he interviewed for his book. As a later Airborne Ranger in Viet Nam, he better understands and narrates the stories of the WWII Rangers and relates them so realistically that they are absorbing and meaningful to soldiers and civilians alike. In this book, you will put yourself into the body of each Ranger making history at that time. USER-LOCATION: REVIEW: As a 5th Battalion Ranger reading Ron Lane's true story, memories of the first days of the Normandy invasion come alive as if they happened yesterday.
As the 2nd and 5th Ranger Bns. interacted in many missions of WWII, this vividly written account of the assault on the French beaches - and the awesome task of gaining a foothold from which to advance into Europe - brings that time alive to all Rangers.
Lt. Col. Ronald Lane captures the emotions and pride of all of us, as he sees that time through the eyes of those he interviewed for his book. As a later Airborne Ranger in Viet Nam, he better understands and narrates the stories of the WWII Rangers and relates them so realistically that they are absorbing and meaningful to soldiers and civilians alike. In this book, you will put yourself into the body of each Ranger making history at that time. END

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Bybernon October 21, 2011

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This book is a must for travellers planning to visit Omaha Beach in Normandy. The facts presented give the visitor a greater perspective and understanding of the initial assault.